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Program: FIRE SAFETY - FSCNC

Agency: FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY, INC


Resource Number: 80126427
Description

The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County has a variety of programs designed to increase fire safety in wildfire country.

  • Access & Functional Needs (AFN) - Low-income senior residents or those with medical disabilities may qualify for assistance with defensible space clearing.
  • Defensible Space Advisory Visit (DSAV) - This program provides a one-on-one consultation at your home for comprehensive education on compliance with defensible space requirements around structures.
  • Chipping Program - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County offers low-cost ($75/hr) chipping of brush cleared for defensible space of any permanent structure, and/or 30 feet from any roadside or driveway used for evacuation purposes.
  • Address Signs - The Fire Safe Council of Nevada County creates Reflective Safety Address Signs so Public Safety personnel can find you in an emergency.
  • Firewise USA® - The Firewise USA® Program provides resources to help homeowners learn how to adapt to living with wildfire while teaching and encouraging neighborhoods to come together to take action to reduce their wildfire risks. Downloadable forms on how to become a Firewise Community available.
  • Scotch Broom Challenge - Create a team to start physically removing this highly flammable, invasive plant.
  • Green Waste - Occasional Green Waste drop off events as funding allows.
  • Low Cost Defensible Space Clearing Services - Our crews are available to perform defensible space clearing services according to the same standards and best practices taught in our Defensible Space Advisor training. Contact us to request a quote.

The Fire Safe Council is the point of contact for the South County Shaded Fuel Break program. Residents with questions can contact Fire Safe Council of Nevada County at southcountyproject.org or by phone at 530-272-1122.

Certain programs may be unfunded.  Check with Fire Safe Council of Nevada County. 

Web pages




Program Phones:
530-446-1224
Main
530-446-1224Business Line

Website: www.areyoufiresafe.com/programs
 Email: [email protected]

Program Information
FIRE SAFETY - FSCNC  
Location: 590 Searls Ave
Nevada City, CA 95959 (Map)


Program Hours:
Mon-Thurs, 9am-5pm
Fri, 9am-1pm
Closed for lunch M-Th from 1-2pm
Description: Near the top of Springhill Dr. off of Idaho Maryland Rd in Grass Valley. There is no parking in front of our door. Spaces are at the end of the building closest to the road, marked with white letters "OCS".
Bus Service: on bus route
Disabilities Access: People with disabilities: please call ahead for personal assistance.
Mailing Address: PO Box 1112, Grass Valley, CA 95945
Service Area:
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County-Cedar Ridge-95924
CA-Nevada County-Chicago Park-95712
CA-Nevada County-Grass Valley-95945
CA-Nevada County-Grass Valley-95949
CA-Nevada County-Lake Of The Pines-95602
CA-Nevada County-Nevada City-95959
CA-Nevada County-North San Juan-95960
CA-Nevada County-Penn Valley-95946
CA-Nevada County-Rough And Ready-95975
CA-Nevada County-Washington-95986

Program Delivery
Eligibility: Adults Families Females Males
Languages: English
Payment methods:
Service Area: Nevada County
Defined coverage area:
CA-Nevada County-Cedar Ridge-95924
CA-Nevada County-Chicago Park-95712
CA-Nevada County-Grass Valley-95945
CA-Nevada County-Grass Valley-95949
CA-Nevada County-Lake Of The Pines-95602
CA-Nevada County-Nevada City-95959
CA-Nevada County-North San Juan-95960
CA-Nevada County-Penn Valley-95946
CA-Nevada County-Rough And Ready-95975
CA-Nevada County-Washington-95986


Custom fields
Disabilities Access - check all that applyACCESS - Potential limitations to access – contact organization for details; NOT APPLICABLE – service is online or via phone or text; NOT APPLICABLE – service is provided in client home/on client property
Categorized as:
Fire Prevention Information
Wildland Fire Preparedness Information
Disaster/Emergency Issues


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Verification

Person at the resource who last verified this information:
Last Verified On: 4/14/2025
Last Verified By: Receptionist
 

Agency Background

Programs at FIRE SAFE COUNCIL OF NEVADA COUNTY, INC
DEFENSIBLE SPACE ADVISORY VISIT - FSCNC
REFLECTIVE ADDRESS SIGNS - FSCNC
SCOTCH BROOM REMOVAL TOOL LENDING - FSCNC
Tax Status: 501(c)(3)
Legal Status: Nonprofit - Incorporated
Funding: Donations; Grants





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