1	FALLBROOK FIRESAFE COUNCIL Fallbrook Is Not Fire Proof… Let’s Make Fallbrook FireSafe
2	Our Mission is… To provide education, Exchange information, Foster fire prevention and fire safety
3	What is a FireSafe Council?
4	What is the Fallbrook FireSafe Council? Established November 2002 (9 months after the 'Gavilan' Fire) A non-profit organization comprised of community members and stakeholders
5	Fallbrook FireSafe Council Goal Our goal is to educate and connect people and businesses in three key areas: Fire Disaster Prevention Fire Disaster Preparedness Fire Disaster Recovery
6	Who are the Stakeholders? Local Fire Agencies Ca Dept of Forestry & Fire Protection No County Fire Protection District Rancho Santa Fe Fire Camp Pendleton Fire
7	County Agencies SD Office of Emergency Services (OES) SD Sheriff Dept SD County FireSafe Council
8	More Stakeholders Fallbrook School Districts Fallbrook Hospital Insurance Groups Environmental Groups Indian Tribal Councils Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce Home and Business Owners
9	Fallbrook FireSafe Council Communities Fallbrook Bonsall De Luz Rainbow
10	How We Operate
11	Where’s the Money Come From? The Fallbrook FireSafe Council is a 501(C3) non profit organization.
12	Accomplishments Hosted Neighborhood Fire Safety Forums Delivered ‘Smokey the Bear’ signs for partner communities Created wildfire ‘phone tree’ to advise of fire danger and evacuation potential
13	October 2004 Grant Received grant for fire sensor technology in conjunction with:
14	More Accomplishments Linked with SBA’s Office of Advocacy in Washington, D.C. San Diego Union Tribune, Village News & No. County Times: Published tips for rebuilding lives after fire; victim support information Provided costing to Hollingsworth and Horn’s office on reverse 911 system
15	More Accomplishments Introduced Ambient Controls technology to CDF and North County Fire groups Assisted in getting blue fire hydrant reflectors installed Hosted discussion meetings with SD County Sheriffs and NC Fire dept’s on evacuation issues Held first vegetation abatement community meeting
16	More Accomplishments Received Community Services Award from NC Fire Protection Hosted with Mission Resource Conservation District 12 fire prevention presentations Mailed 7000 copies of ‘Living with Wildfire’ pamphlets Introduced ‘Red Flags’ warning program
17	The Focus Now Fire Disaster Prevention Fire Disaster Preparation Fire Disaster Recovery
18	Fire Disaster Prevention Vegetation Abatement Defensible Space Public Awareness and Education Fire Prevention Banners
19	Fire Disaster Preparation Education Forums Community Fire Evacuation Plans Early Warning Disaster Sirens Personal Preparedness Community Preparedness Media Communication Programs
20	Fire Disaster Recovery Develop Emergency Disaster Program with Camp Pendleton & Naval Weapons Station Liaison with Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce and establish a community emergency disaster plan Maintain up-to-date FFSC website with info and links to recovery efforts
21	How You Can Help VOLUNTEER JUMP IN SHARE CONTRIBUTE GET INVOLVED! Represent your community Join an ongoing project Your skills and knowledge Provide financial support
22	For More Information Fallbrook FireSafe Council Meetings 1^st Thursday every month, 3:00 pm Community Baptist Church 731 South Stage Coach Lane Fallbrook, California
23	Contact Information Mailing address: Fallbrook FireSafe Council P.O. Box 763 Fallbrook, CA 92088 Phone/e-mail: Tracy Ragsdale, Council Chair, 760-451-9848 splace2@juno.com Website: www.fallbrookfiresafecouncil.org