Wildfire Fuel Reduction

Due to the overwhelming success of the  pilot "chipper day" project in April 2009,  Fairfax Volunteers will help to coordinate "chipper day" events in targeted high-risk Fairfax neighborhoods in 2010. This effort will be funded by a FEMA hazardous fuels reduction grant.  Currently the town of Fairfax is seeking a community coordinator to facilitate targeted neighborhood fuel reduction efforts.  The Town of Fairfax is accepting applications for this position through March 17, 2010. Please click here to view the position announcement.

 

In the event of a major disaster, professional emergency services may be overwhelmed and unavailable for long periods of time requiring our town to depend heavily upon voluntary assistance. With this in mind, the Marin County fire departments have adopted a citizen training program Community Emergency Response Training (C.E.R.T.)

Click here to download a PDF with the 2010 schedule and more information.

CERT is designed to train citizens to care for themselves and neighbors in the event of a disaster such as an earthquake or a wildland fire. To find out more about CERT, send an email to Maria Baird (mbaird@townoffairfax.org), Volunteers Resources Coordinator (415) 456-5652.

Neighborhood Groups Forming!

The Fairfax Volunteers board wants to help you start a Neighborhood Group in your area. We can assist with organization, promotion, and connect you with others in your neighborhood that share your concerns. Becoming involved in the Neighborhood Groups Project is easy — simply let us know your thoughts and interests by completing our questionnaire.

For more information, contact us at fairfaxvolunteers@earthlink.net.