FIRE SAFE San Mateo News
14 June 2024
Presentation: A discussion with Genasys Protect and the Department of Emergency Management to learn more about the internal operations and how evacuation zones and resident notifications work in San Mateo County.Presenter: Lisa Bernard...
17 April 2024
15 April 2024
Fire SAfe SMC 2024-04-10 Meeting Presentation Presentation: NIST, presents their scientific research on the separation of structures for ignition potential....
08 January 2024
NO FIRE SAFE MEETING IN Janyary 10th 2024 Hello Fire Safe Members and Wildfire Resiliency Advocates -There will be no Fire Safe meeting this Wednesday. We hope you are all enjoying the busy holiday season with friends and family and wishing you ...
Evacuation Preparedness
Recent wildfires reinforce the importance of preparedness. When a wildfire strikes, seconds count. If you live in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), you must be prepared to evacuate at all times during fire-season. Follow our simple guide to help San Mateo residents prepare for and safely evacuate.
Home Hardening
Your home's first line of defense against an approaching wildfire. At least 100' of Defensible Space is required by law to help slow or stop the spread of wildfire, protecting your home from direct flame contact and radiant heat, and catching or redirecting wind blown embers.
Defensible Space
Your home's first line of defense against an approaching wildfire. At least 100' of Defensible Space is required by law to help slow or stop the spread of wildfire, protecting your home from direct flame contact and radiant heat, and catching or redirecting wind blown embers.
Living With Fire
FIRE SAFE San Mateo County publishes the excellent "Living With Fire in San Mateo County" as a valuable resource for homeowners. Updated in 2016, this magazine style resource is available in PDF and print formats.
Projects
FIRE SAFE San Mateo County conducts a variety of local projects with grant and local funding, to provide education and fuel reduction to every San Mateo community.
