Matching Contribution Eligibility and Documentation Be a partner in wildfire prevention Contributions are critical to expand our effectiveness in wildfire prevention. Our Federal and State grants require us to have matching contributions from our local partners in...
Evacuation Routes The West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC) works to ensure every community has a relatively safe evacuation route and an alternative emergency egress route. Evacuation Route I – Rancho Rd (El Sobrante) / Galbreth Rd (Pinole) This...
Report by: Soheila Bana, President, West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC) Introduction The tour of wildfire safety concern areas in Richmond was organized by EBRPD Assistant Fire Chief Khari Helae for Angel Montoya, Richmond Fire Chief and WCCFSC Agency...
What Is Home Hardening? On July 13, 2022, Sheryl Drinkwater, a seasoned architect and board member of the Diablo Fire Safe Council, shared valuable insights on home hardening during a presentation in Berkeley. With over 25 years of experience in the East Bay and...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: Soheila Bana May 11, 2022 (510) 779-7280 West Contra Costa Community Members Establish Fire Safe Council Richmond, CA — Community members have established West Contra Costa’s first Fire Safe Council (WCCFSC). The Fire Safe Council...