The Fire Council In The News
24 February 2026
KCNR 1460 Free Fire Radio: Carl was joined by Amanda Macon, County Coordinator for the Shasta County Fire Safe Council. Macon shared valuable information about wildfire prevention efforts, defensible space programs, and community education initiatives aimed at reducing fire risk across Shasta County. The discussion emphasized preparedness and proactive community involvement.
https://apps.kcnr1460.com/media//podcasts/Free_Fire_Radio/Free_Fire_Radio_2026-02-24.mp3
23 February 2026
Shasta County Sees More Communities Earn Firewise Recognition for Wildfire Safety
8 January 2026
Defensible space vs home hardening crucial for wildfire protection
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/defensible-space-vs-home-hardening-crucial-for-wildfire-protection
21 October 2025
California Wildfire Mitigation Program Expands in Shasta County
On October 21, 2025, the California Wildfire Mitigation Program (CWMP) highlighted its efforts to reduce wildfire risks in Shasta County. The program, led by Cal OES and CAL FIRE, focuses on home hardening and defensible space strategies. At an event in Whitmore, officials showcased ignition-resistant materials and shared tips like clearing debris and sealing gaps to protect homes. The initiative has already improved 13 homes in Whitmore and aims to expand to other high-risk areas. https://krcrtv.com/news/local/california-wildfire-mitigation-program-expands-home-hardening-efforts-in-shasta-county
5 June 2025
Amid red flag warnings long term fire safety efforts continue in Shasta County.
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/amid-red-flag-warnings-long-term-fire-safety-efforts-continue-in-shasta-county#
21 May 2025
Shasta County Fire Safe Council urging home preparedness for peak fire season
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-fire-safe-council-urging-home-preparedness-for-peak-fire-seasom?
18 Feb. 2025
Newsom’s order to speed up regulations making CA homes safer from fire threats.
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/newsoms-order-to-speed-up-regulations
20 jan. 2025
Shasta County Fire Safe Council talks importance of home hardening for wildfire readiness
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-county-fire-safe-council-talks-defensible-space-home-hardening-to-combat-wildfires?
12 Dec. 2024
Shasta Fire Safe Council advances Bullskin Ridge fuel break project near Oak Run
https://krcrtv.com/news/local/shasta-fire-safe-council-makes-big-swings-in-first-major-project#
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
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#
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#
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
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
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
