Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

June 1 - Brush Clearance Safety Reminder — As you complete your 100-foot defensible space requirements, Ventura County Fire reminds residents to follow the safety guidelines highlighted in these graphics to help prevent equipment-caused wildfires.
Clear today. Protect tomorrow.
📞 Fire Hazard Reduction Program: (805) 389-9759

Numbers are in! Thank you to all the sponsors and community partners who made the event in Piru happen last month!!

Even further testimony that wildfire mitigation at the resident level makes all the difference. What a great post, thank you Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council for putting this testimonial together.

Again, please sign up for our FREE Home Wildfire Assessments if you live in Ventura County and have not yet had one on your property. If it's been more than 2 years since your last one, make a new appointment.

Visit VenturaFireSafe.org to register today!

https://agourahillsfsc.org/2026/05/sandy-fire-report-from-my-backyard/

Sandy Fire: Report From My Backyard - Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council Welcome to the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council, of Agoura Hills, CA. Spreading the word on Wildfire Prevention Education.

These photos from the Simi Valley Acorn are perfect examples of how important it is to harden your home and practice defensible space! Fire fighters are out there trying to save our homes and we need every resident to do their part because we know there aren't enough responders for every home. More red flag warning days are coming. Are you prepared? Sign up for a FREE Wildfire Assessment at your home today!

Visit VenturaFireSafe.org and make your appointment today!

Ventura neighbors Nancy and Ben teach us the importance of wildfire resilience through their lived experiences. Please watch and share!

How To Burn Your House Down with Thomas Fire Survivors Nancy and Ben. Nancy and Ben lost their house in the Thomas Fire, and the one thing that survived was a hard drive with photos of their former home. To help you not make th...

Fire Facts | What does it take to manage the Wildland Urban Interface?

Check out this awesome video by our community partners at Ventura Land Trust and how much work goes into protecting our Ventura County neighborhoods from potential wildfire.

Fire Facts | What does it take to manage the Wildland Urban Interface? What is the WUI? The Wildland Urban Interface is the boundary betwe...

Sign up and learn what Edison is doing to help during a wildfire situation, planned power shut-offs and more…

Closely monitoring the current brushfire out of Simi Valley, please stay informed via VCEmergency.com and if you are in the area!

🚨Ventura County Fire Department is currently on scene of a fast-moving brush fire originating in the area of Sandy Drive in Simi Valley. The fire is currently estimated at 184 acres and threatening structures. Evacuation Orders and Warnings have been issued for the area.

The information hotline is open. Please call 805-465-6650.

👉Evacuation Orders are in effect. For more information visit: vcemergency.com

Ventura County Sheriff's Office

Is your neighborhood Firewise yet? Learn from Westshore, Ventura County's 50th Firewise USA® Community!

VRFSC extends its congrats to both the Westshore neighborhood and Gabriel Albarian, Regional Firewise Coordinator and partner of Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, for helping Westshore get through the application process. We asked Christine Maasdam, Westshore Firewise Resident Leader, on her thoughts regarding the program...

"Westshore has witnessed the impact of the devastating fires over the past years and have made an effort to be mindful of fire safety. Yet, the Firewise USA® program and Gabriel [Albarian] were a game changer for our community. The outlined 3 year plan, the targeted information, county participation and possible insurance benefits made implementing the steps not only valuable, but educational and organized. Westshore is now invested in learning how to be a fire safe pro-active community from our homes to our surrounding landscapes.
We are eager to participate with Firewise." - Christine Maasdam

Congrats, again, Westshore!

Wildfire prevention tip - Know your zones!
VCFD is teaming up with Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council and Ojai Fire Safe Council to provide tips on making your home resilient to wildfire. These important actions are a crucial part of wildfire preparedness. Here’s some easy steps you can take for each of the 3 zones around your home.
Zone 0: Ember Resistant Zone
This is the critical first five feet from your home where ember resistant materials make a tremendous difference in preventing fire from spreading to your home. Some important steps for Zone 0 include:
📍Use hardscape like gravel, pavers or concrete
📍Avoid combustible bark or mulch
📍Clear roof and gutters of vegetation
📍Clear tree branches 3’ from roofs / walls
📍Limit combustible items and furniture
📍Use non-combustible fencing & gates
Zone 1: Lean, Clean & Green Zone
This is the area from 5 - 30 feet from your home where reducing vertical and horizontal spread of fire is crucial. A few important steps for this zone:��📍Remove leaves and dead plants
📍Create spacing between trees, shrubs & flammable items
📍Limb up trees at least 6’ from the ground & 10’ from other trees
📍Keep grasses trimmed to 3” stubble
Zone 2: Fuel Reduction Zone
This is the area from 30’ to 100’ or the edge of your property line and is crucial for creating defensible space in a wildfire. Some important steps for this zone include:�
📍Cut grass to a max of 4” stubble
📍Create horizontal space between shrubs / trees
📍Create vertical space between grass, shrubs and trees
📍Remove fallen leaves, needles twigs and bark
📍Keep 10’ clearance around wood piles, buildings and propane tanks
For more information on other steps you can take to help protect your property from wildfire, visit�us our websites at: venturafiresafe.org, firesafejoai.org and fire.venturacounty.gov