Programs

A public information campaign that raises awareness and empowers residents to take part in reducing community risk from wildfire.

Maintain a premier website with the most up-to-date, science-based wildfire information on home hardening, defensible space, and Firewise communities.

Produce a monthly e-newsletter and daily posts to social media with tips and resources to prepare home and family for wildfire. Sign up for the newsletter here.

Produce award-winning educational videos featuring expert advice, tips, and motivation for residents to prepare themselves and their homes for wildfire. Access the full library on FSM’s YouTube Channel.

Collaborate with public, private and non-profit organizations on various public outreach and education efforts. We work in partnership with cities, towns, and community-based organizations.

Develop training programs for specific audiences like landscapers and contractors. Landscape professional wildfire education.

Work closely with the National Fire Protection Agency’s Firewise USA™ program and residents to support wildfire mitigation activities.

Produce core educational content in Spanish and actively cultivate relationships in Spanish-speaking communities to raise awareness.

Raise awareness among students by maintaining ongoing relationships with schools and creating educational content such as the 5th grade Ready, Set, Go program.

Manage a network of trained ambassadors to communicate the basic Fire Safe Marin wildfire preparedness messages to residents at community events.

Manage a network of trained ambassadors to communicate the basic Fire Safe Marin wildfire preparedness messages to residents at community events.

Produce TV specials that respond to residents’ concerns, and provide current wildfire prevention and preparedness information to keep residents safe.

Produce the annual wildfire prevention festival showcasing Marin’s leadership in bringing the community together to address wildfire and the significant prevention efforts underway.