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Corrections:

• Firewise Workshop is happening May 15th!
• A link was updated to reflect the correct location of the Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP) document as well as the link available by clicking the CWPP header image.

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The Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council

MAY 15th [corrected], 1:00PM (Zoom)

Firewise Workshop:

Updated Firewise Mapping Tool: A Tutorial

with Mayra De Leon, VRFSC

Topics:

• Shoutout to Ventura County's 50th Firewise Neighborhood!
• New tool on NFPA's Firewise USA® Application Portal
• Tutorial on how to draw new map boundaries
• Q&A

REGISTER HERE

MAY 16TH in Ventu Park

MAY 26TH in Wildwood, Thousand Oaks

Save the Dates!

WHEN: June 10, 2026

WHAT TIME: 6:30PM – 8:00PM

WHERE: Ventura Land Trust, 353 Sanjon Rd, Ventura, CA 93001

Join Ventura Land Trust, Ventura Regional Fire Safe Council, and Ventura Fire Department for an informative evening focused on community wildfire preparedness and safety. This interactive presentation will gather community feedback on VLT’s 2023 Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) in advance of updates.

As part of Ventura City & County requirements, fuel clearance must be completed by June 1st each year—this session will help you understand VLT's approach to fuels management and practical actions for Ventura residents to reduce wildfire risk and improve community safety.

• Free dinner
• On-site childcare provided by VLT educators

Please RSVP no later than June 5 so we can plan for food and childcare needs.

We'd love to hear your thoughts on our Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Please take a few short moments to fill out this feedback form to help shape priorities and actions!

Learn how to use and build a Firewise Action Plan to reduce your community’s wildfire risk. Hear from Firewise Resident Leaders, Ventura County Fire Department, Fire Safe Council, and more!

Free Event. Lunch is provided!



WHEN: June 26, 2026

WHAT TIME: 12:00PM – 2:00PM

WHERE: VCFD Headquarters, 2400 Conejo Spectrum, Street, Newbury Park, CA 91320

From our Community Partners

An Update From Ventura County Fire Department

On Monday, April 20th 2026 the Ventura County Fire Department will mail out the annual defensible space clearance notices to residents that are in our Fire Hazard Reduction Program. Residents receiveing a notice will have until June 1st to comply with their clearance requirements.

We have included this 2026 Wildfire Preparedness Update informational flyer that has the latest information on the Zone Zero legislation along with other helpful information and resources for residents in the affected Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

CLICK HERE TO TO DOWNLOAD

Read more on VCFD's webpage or contact the Community Wildfire Preparedness Division at (805) 389-9759.

May 16th, 2026, 10- 1PM

Join The Santa Monica Mountains Fire Safe Council for their Fire Safe Festival! The event aims to foster a healthy, positive relationship between Santa Monica Mountains residents, the environment, and the role of fire in the ecosystem. This is not your average safety fair! Event attendees will be able to engage with local professionals to learn about fire ecology, home hardening, best defensible space and land management practices, fire-safe construction, native plants, and more. 



WHERE: Wildfire Learning Center at the Malibu Forestry Unit, 942 Las Virgenes Rd

PARKING: Tapia Park (Shuttle Available)

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