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Media Kit

Our 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 wild land fires.

About The Shasta County Fire Safe Council (SCFSC)

The Shasta County Fire Safe Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is dedicated to protecting the citizens, property, and natural resources of Shasta County from catastrophic wildfires. SCFSC focuses on public education, improving evacuation routes, reducing hazardous fuels, and promoting healthy, fire-safe communities. Through collaboration with local agencies, community councils, and public-private partnerships, SCFSC seeks to create fire safety plans, reduce fire risks, and secure funding for wildfire prevention projects. The organization operates through volunteer efforts, donations, and grant funding.

Board of Directors

Jim Chapin, Norm Rogers, Frances Belden, Barbara Holder, Richard Karem, Steve Fitch, Steve Johnson, Alan Olsen

Executive Director

Ron Rusten

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Contact Information
shasta.fsc@shastafiresafe.org
(530) 360-0120
1181 Hilltop Dr, Redding CA 96003
https://www.shastafiresafe.org

Media Kit.pdf

Logos and Downloads

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SCFSC In The News

16 Sept. 2024

Shasta group decreasing fire risk by making communities "Firewise"

https://www.krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-group-decreasing-fire-risk-by-making-communities-firewise

A forest fire at dusk with trees silhouetted against flames and smoke.

10 Sept. 2024

Shasta nonprofit offering free chipping services to improve defensible space, fire safety.

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-fire-safe-council-offering-free-chipping-services#

Sign for "Shasta County Fire Safe Council," news ticker about no-cost chipper service for Shasta residents.

27 Aug. 2024

Free debris disposal offered in Shingletown to boost fire safety.

https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-fire-safe-council-takes-on-shingletown-fire-preparedness-program#

A trailer loaded with branches behind a pickup truck, a tent with a Shasta County Fire Safe Council banner, and an SUV.

17 May 2023

SNC approves $22.5 million to build resilience, boost recreation, and conserve land

https://sierranevada.ca.gov/snc-approves-22-5-million-to-build-resilience-boost-recreation-and-conserve-land/

A serene river flows through a forested valley with colorful foliage under a partly clouded sky.

15 Dec. 2022

Reducing Wildfire Risk: Bella Vista community works to prevent future fires
https://m.krcrtv.com/news/local/bella-vista-locals-take-action-into-their-own-hands-by-removing-brush-for-fire-prevention-wildfire-shasta-county

Two people with a wood chipper machine outdoors.

31 March 2022

Wildfire protection funding comes to Northstate through American Rescue Plan Act
https://www.krcrtv.com/weather/wildfires-and-water/wildfire-protection-funding-comes-to-northstate-through-american-rescue-plan-act

Firefighters near a firetruck, hazy sky, indicating a wildfire situation.

Website Accessibility Statement

Shasta County Fire Safe Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: