The Shasta County Fire Safe Council is a dedicated nonprofit organization focused on protecting lives, properties, and natural resources from the growing threat of wildfires. Our mission centers around community education, proactive fire prevention, and collaborative action to create a safer, more resilient environment for all residents.
Our work involves a range of initiatives designed to empower individuals and neighborhoods to take meaningful steps in wildfire preparedness. We serve as a trusted resource for information on fire safety measures, provide strategic planning assistance, and facilitate partnerships across local fire agencies, community groups, and government entities. By coordinating efforts at all levels, we aim to develop and implement effective fire safety plans tailored to the unique needs of our region.
Beyond planning and education, the Council prioritizes projects that reduce hazardous vegetation, improve evacuation routes, and enhance first responder access. We strive to promote sustainable land management practices that support healthy forests while mitigating wildfire risks. With support from volunteers, community members, and strategic partners, we continue to work toward a shared goal: ensuring that our communities are equipped and informed to face the challenges posed by wildfire threats.
Mission
The primary Mission of this Corporation shall be focused within Shasta County to help protect the citizens, property, and natural resources from the effects of catastrophic wildland fires.
The intent of the Council is to:
- Educate the public about fire threat issues and fire prevention measures
- Serve community and neighborhood fire safety needs by becoming a focal point for information, cross-boundary synergy and coordinated action
- Develop and coordinate a Fire Safety Plan, with the cooperation of local fire agencies and community level Fire Safe Councils within Shasta County
- Improve evacuation routes and first responder access within Shasta County
- Reduce the potential for fire loss damage; Draft for Coordination & Comments
- Improve fire safety by reducing dangerous fuel load and other fire sources
- Reduce vegetation waste stream to landfills
- Promote a healthy forest and fire safe communities
- Improve air and water quality
- Secure grant funding for fuel reduction and other fire safe projects
The mission will be accomplished through interagency and neighborhood coordination, along with a strong public and private partnership focusing on public education, exchanging of information, and fostering fire prevention and fire safety to make homes, neighborhoods, and communities fire safe within Shasta County. This Fire Safe Council will operate through in-kind donations, volunteer participation and financial contributions.
View our Board of Directors
Staff
Ron Rusten
Executive Director
Pam Bates
Project Manager
Robert Wilson
Construction Manager
Barbara March
Executive Assistant
Doug Young
Project Assistant
Contact Us
Mailing Address: P.O Box 338. Palo Cedro CA, 96073
Office Address: 1181 Hilltop Drive, Redding CA, 96002
Email: shasta.fsc@shastafiresafe.org
Phone: 530-360-0120
