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About Us

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

  The mission of the Mosquito Fire Safe Council is to protect the people of the Mosquito Fire Protection District and their property from the effects of catastrophic wildfire through education, cooperation, innovation and action.

Get Involved

Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know! We are always looking for volunteers to help us make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you. We're excited to have you join the team!

Thank You

Mission Statement

Thank You

Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you. 

Federal Freeze

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winter 2024 Foothill fire flash

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for those using insurance from cal. fair plan

Use the file, below, to submit how you can pay California Fair Plan insurance by providing either a one time annual, three times a month, or eleven month payment plan.  This form is provided by cfpnet.com.

California Fair Plan - Payment Term Change Form (pdf)Download

Go to the Mosquito Radio watch page for info on getting a GMRS radio license. Use the button below.

gmrs license

California Department of Insurance

How to help your homeowner's insurance rates to go down!  Things for you to do-

Download PDF

 For all in the Mosquito area - here is the new 2025 National Firewise USA Certificate.  You may copy and paste this to your home insurance company to see if  a discount may be added. 

Download PDF

Burn permit

As of October 24, 2023, 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.  



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.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Remember - use your tracking logs and send them in. Logs can be located by clicking BELOW.

Chipper program, and Tracking log for Mosquito FSC.

Mosquito area folks can use this  LINK for wood chipping.  


SCPOA residents can also use the form, SCPOA Wood Chip Request by clicking this LINK and going to the bottom of that page.


Additionally- the Activity Tracking Log should be used when any Mosquito Area people do anything to make their property more fire safe.  Trimming trees and brush, leaves for burning, and keeping the area fire safe all help.  Please use the email link at the bottom of the page to submit your activities.


NOTE: chipping done by EL Dorado Fire Safe Council will only be done till their monetary resources are gone till next year.  Sign up NOW to ensure you get yours done!

Volunteer Activity Tracking Log (All Users) (pdf)Download

DEFENSIBle self help area

Request For Defensible Space Evaluation; Assistance to HELP; Those Helping Out.

At this time, please provide information to:

Email:       MosquitoFSCouncil@gmail.com    

Evaluation Request for Defensible Space/Home Hardening (pdf)Download
MFSC Volunteer Sign Up Form (pdf)Download
Defensible Space Assistance Request (sign-up sheet) (pdf)Download

Additional Fire fuels defensible space information

The information below has been added at the request of El Dorado County Fire Safe Council.  Information provided will help make your home more defensible and help create a Fire Safe community.  If we attain the status of a Fire Safe community we may be able to not only protect our homes but also obtain reductions in property insurance for fire coverage.  We must all participate in these endeavors.


The following are two CalFire links-

HARDENING YOUR HOME

MAINTAIN DEFENSIBLE SPACE

- and additional resources are below.

Firewise Fact Sheets, Thanks to NFPA (pdf)Download
Be Ember Aware, Thanks to USFS and Texas A&M (PDF)Download
Preparing Your Home, Thanks to UC (pdf)Download

To sell your home after 7-1-2021

use the form below to arrange a date to have your house eligible for sale.  You’ll need documentation of a compliant Defensible Space Inspection. 


Click HERE for the form.


  

What happens after I submit the form?
 

By completing this form, you will be submitting your request for a PRC 4291 compliance inspection to be conducted at the address you list below. You will receive a confirmation email after submittal and a follow up phone call or email from your local Defensible Space Inspector to schedule your inspection.
 

When should I submit the request?
 

A copy of the completed inspection report that shows proof the property has been inspected, and has passed that inspection, within six (6) months prior to entering into a sales contract.
 

What if my property does not pass the inspection?
 

If your property does not pass on the first attempt, the inspector will explain what work needs to be completed and schedule another appointment at a later date. If the property will not meet compliance with PRC 4291 standards or a local vegetation management ordinance, the seller and the buyer shall enter into a written agreement pursuant to which the buyer agrees to obtain documentation of compliance within one year after closing escrow.

Files coming soon.

El Dorado county ordinance 5101

The county vegetation management ordinance, 5101, is effective May 30, 2019.  A copy of the ordinance can be found below.  

Executed Ordinance 5101 (pdf)Download

Informational Mosquito FSC Links

Mosquito FSC Bylaws (PDF)Download
Privacy Policy (pdf)Download
Terms of Use (pdf)Download
MFSC MAP (jpg)Download

Contact Us

General Inquiries

MOSQUITO FIRE SAFE COUNCIL  

6369 LOG CABIN LANE

PLACERVILLE, CA 95667  

     MosquitoFSCouncil@gmail.com    

Paul Beacham

957-3190  

Note: meetings are held on an as needed basis. Meetings are also held monthly in conjunction with the EDC Fire Safe Council. Refer to their website for day and time.

Mosquito fsc board

Chair

Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Karen Pullin

Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Vice Chair

Paul Beacham

Secretary

Vice Chair

Secretary

Mary Joseph

Treasurer

Grant Coordinator

Secretary

Ken Joseph

Grant Coordinator

Grant Coordinator

Grant Coordinator

Jerry Pullin

Board member

Grant Coordinator

Grant Coordinator

Wayne Gregson

Board member

Board member

Board member

Jane Gregson

Board member

Board member

Board member

Carmen Barney

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