When it comes to wildfire, no single person alone can protect a community. The Napa Communities Firesafe Foundation is made up of neighborhood Fire Safe Councils (FSCs) who join forces to effectively reduce and prevent wildfire losses by mobilizing residents to protect their homes, communities and environments from wildfire. Our Fire Safe Councils are often sparked by a catalyst – perhaps a recent fire or a group of neighbors eager to spread a fire safe message – then embraced by the community, which turns that initial interest into a committed group that finds ways to empower the residents to do their part to make the community safer.
Our FSCs are working hard to educate homeowners about Fire Safe activities while working with local fire officials to design and implement projects that increase the wildfire survivability of their communities. Many of our Fire Safe Councils have successfully implemented such projects as hazardous fuel reduction projects, community wildfire protection planning, and homeowner training. Two excellent examples of this are the Angwin Fire Safe Council and the Mt. Veeder Fire Safe Council.
Fire Safe Councils
Contact your local Fire Safe Council representative below for fire preparation information and to connect with your Fire Safe community.
Even if you do not reside within one of these areas, you are still critical in helping us prevent wildfires. To stay informed and help first responders know about you and your property, complete the information we use in the event of a crisis situation.
Berryessa Estates
Gary Stanley, FSC Lead
Jonathan Niksa, FSC Liaison
Gail Bickett, FSC Alternate
Berryessa Highlands
Susan Sedillo, FSC Lead
Evan Kilkus, FSC Alternate
Joe Sponsellar, FSC Co-Lead
Coombsville/Wild Horse Valley
Eileen Pereira, FSC Co-Lead
Wolf von Reitzenstein, FSC Co-Lead
Berryessa West FSC
Cheryl Bean, FSC Co-Lead
Julia Robinson, FSC Co-Lead
Megan Jepsen, FSC Co-Lead
Spring Mountain
Vanessa Von Hessert, FSC Co-Lead
Pam Bergman, FSC Co-Lead
Pope Valley
Phil Burton, FSC Co-Lead
David Steele, FSC Co-Lead