Wildfire Awareness Week

Each year CAL FIRE urges residents of the importance of preparing for wildfires during Wildfire Awareness Week. CAL FIRE will use May 4-10, 2008 to promote the theme, "Why 100 feet?... Because defensible space is YOUR responsibility." With 100 feet of defensible space, homeowner's living in wildfire hazard areas can greatly increase their homes chance of surviving a wildfire. To learn more on how you can prepare your home for a wildfire, check out our defensible space section and our new wildland hazard and building codes section.

Wildfire Awareness Week News Release

Download the 2008 Wildfire Awarness Week Proclamation

Butte County Board of Supervisors Wildfire Awareness Week Resolution

Wildfire Awareness Week Events and Presentations:

Monday, May 5
Time: 10:00 a.m. Location: Millerton Lake State Park - Fire Safe Garden
Contact: Chris Chirstopherson, Fresno County PIO, (559) 341-4590

Tuesday, May 6
Time: 11:30 a.m. Location: CAL FIRE Aviation Unit, 5500 Price Avenue, McClellan Park
Contact: Daniel Berlant, CAL FIRE PIO, (916) 651-FIRE (3473)

Chief Ruben Grijalva Kicks Off Fire Season at the 2007 Wildfire Awareness Week Event in Riverside County

Wildfire Awareness Week 2003, Inmates from Growlersberg Conservation Camp Demonstrate Building Line