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Welcome to the Mosquito Fire Safe Council
Information regarding the Community Wildfire Protection Plan has been added. Updates will be added as they are received.
Burn permit
As of May 1st CalFire is requiring that you
obtain a burn permit. Good news is that you can save time and do it all online. Complete their application, submit, and then print out your burn permit all within minutes.
Click HERE to get yours.
They do require you view a short (3 minute) video before you can beginning filling out their online form.
Cal Fire Apps and more
Click the photo for the Android App.
This app can provide alerts, current fire information plus more. Thousands of wildfires strike California each year. Prepare your family, home and property in advance of a fire with CAL FIRE's Ready, Set, Go! guide.
or click below for the iOS version
This includes easy-to-follow checklists for maintaining Defensible Space, hardening your home, creating a wildfire action plan, assembling an emergency supply kit, and evacuation information.
Wildfire is coming - are you ready?
Are you ready for wildfire? Click the photo above for CalFire information and tips.
Prevent Wildfires!
Learn how to prevent wildfires while using outdoor equipment, camping, and more, click the photo.
Assistance for Seniors and vets
Seniors and Veterans Defensible Space Assistance Program
Need assistance with creating a defensible space at your primary residence in El Dorado County's west slope area? This service is only available to veterans (including surviving spouses) regardless of age and/or seniors age 60 or older, who are financially unable to afford vegetation removal on your property and physically unable to do the work.
Find out more about this free service by clicking HERE.
IMPORTANT NOTE: AS OF MAY 19, 2019 THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUSPENDED DUE TO LIMITED FUNDING AND NO NEW APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED. USE THE ABOVE LINK TO KEEP INFORMED.
VOLUNTEER - Help make our area fire safe!
Any good plan of action needs support from the community -
Directly below are three downloadable forms. Each form has been set up for a particular purpose. Please ensure you provide your name, address, phone number, and email address when using the form(s). Forms can be downloaded and filled out using any compatible PDF program. They may also be downloaded, printed, the filled out by hand but then they have to be scanned back to your computer to be able to email. Adobe Reader is a free PDF program. It can be downloaded for free by clicking HERE.
The first form is for those that can volunteer their time, and if possible any equipment or tools, to help prepare properties for fire safety. Can you operate a chain saw, feed a chipper, remove or cut back a branch, trim a shrub, weed whack, mow?. Whatever you are good at will be a huge assistance to make the fire safety plan come together. Help others and others will help you.
The second form is for those that wish to participate but aren't 100% sure as to the who, what, when, and where that may be expected. If you are interested in creating a defensible space and improving your household please use that contact box to begin your process of getting involved. As more folks begin to sign up more information will be provided to you.
The third form is to keep track of your time and materials. This form should be used by everyone, whether you are volunteering to help others, or can only work on your own property. Things such as your time, materials expense, hiring others, renting equipment and the like can all be applied to the 'in-kind' portion of the grant.
More information will become available as this program is just beginning. Evaluations will only begin after the State mandated training which will be in late March. However - don't wait to download and complete forms. Also - if you do work on your property please begin using the 'Tracking Log' form immediately.
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