Fire Safe Council of San Diego County

Rancho Peñasquitos Wildfire Safety Community Forum
2025-10-04 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Rancho Peñasquitos Library, 13330 Salmon River Rd, San Diego, CA, 92129, United States
Where: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Front Plaza & Community Room (13330 Salmon River Rd, San Diego, CA 92129)
When: Saturday, October 4th from 11:00pm to 2:00pm
CLICK HERE TO RSVP
Rancho Penasquitos Fire Safe Council October Wildfire Safety Workshop

Wildfire Preparedness Safety Fair
2025-10-05 09:00 - 14:00
SDFRF-2547 WPSF FLYER V2

Home Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training
2025-10-11 09:00 - 11:00
Home Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training
o Time: 9:00am to 11:00am
o Location: Palomar Mountain Fire Station / Community Room
o Pre-registration / Sign-up Required:
▪ Email Bill Leininger: sdcfcert_northern_palomarmtn@sdcfd.com
o Notes: Open to CERT and residents.

4 Phases of a Disaster Training - Bonita
2025-11-01 09:00 - 13:30
4-Phases of a Disaster: The Resident’s Role
o Time: 9:00am to 1:30pm
o Location: Bonita Museum & Cultural Center – 4355 Bonita Road, Bonita 91902
o Pre-registration / Sign-up Required:
▪ Text/call (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov
o Notes: Open to CERT and residents.

Fire Ready & Informed Workshop
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00
Fire Ready and Informed Workshop

Earthquake Preparedness, CPR, AED, and Stop the Bleed Training
2025-11-08 09:00 - 13:00
Earthquake Preparedness, Hands-only CPR/How to Use an AED & STOP the BLEED
o Time: 9:00am to 1:00pm
o Location: Rancho San Diego Branch Library – 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon 92019
o Pre-registration / Sign-up Required:
▪ Text/call (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov
o Notes: Open to CERT and residents.

Vibrant Planet Engagement Workshop
2025-11-10 10:30 - 12:00
Join CAL FIRE, Vibrant Planet, and the FSCSDC for the FSC Vibrant Planet Engagement Workshop on Monday, November 10th at 10:30am-12:00pm. Presenters will be sharing how Vibrant Planet‘s data and reports compliment the San Diego County CWPP template, align with San Diego County’s cohesive fire strategy, and support Fire Safe Council project prioritization.

Vibrant Planet has created custom reports for each Fire Safe Council and during this session, CAL FIRE will share how to utilize it to create projects designed to protect people and property and maximize risk reduction.

This workshop will be led by the following experts:

CAL FIRE Environmental Scientist, Brice Smith

CAL FIRE Community Risk Fire Captain, Paul Bisson

Deer Springs Fire Protection District Chief, Thomas Shoots

Vibrant Planet Partnership Success Manager, Hannah Young

CAL FIRE staff will be available at the next in person FSC General Meeting on November 13 to answer follow-up questions. This workshop is open to FSC volunteers and members, email morgan.dioli@rcdsandiego.org for the meeting link!

November FSC General Meeting
2025-11-13 10:30 - 12:00
Join us for networking, resource sharing, and a presentation by guest speakers from Bureau of Land Management and CAL FIRE at our next FSC General Membership Meeting!

Thomas Shoots, Fire Chief with Deer Springs Fire Protection District, and Rex Hambly, Fire Chief with Bureau of Land Management Fire, present an abridged version of our “Fire Ready” Workshop focusing on evacuation preparation, how to find usable information during a disaster, and applications to receive emergency alerts such as Genasys Protect and others.

When: November 13th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: San Diego County Medical Examiner Conference Room (5570 Overland Avenue, San Diego, CA, 92123 — Room 1047)

Email morgan.dioli@rcdsandiego.org to RSVP or for questions.

University City FSC - Fire Safety at Home
2025-11-15 14:00 - 15:00
Where: Cal Coast Credit Union – 3202 Governor Dr, Ste 102
When: Saturday, November 15th at 2pm

Community Safety Expo - Borrego Springs
2025-12-11 12:00 - 16:00
Community Safety Expo & Block Party!
o Time: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
o Location: Borrego Springs Branch Library – 2580 County Club Rd., Borrego Springs 92004
o Pre-registration / Sign-up Required:
▪ Text/call (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov
o Notes: Open to CERT and residents.

Fire Safe Council General Meeting
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:30
Please note: the next Fire Safe Council General Membership meeting will be at a slightly different time than usual due to venue availability.
When: Thursday, January 8th, 2026 from 11:00am to 12:30pm
Where: Carmel Mountain Ranch Library (12095 World Trade Drive, San Diego, CA, 92128)
This meeting will feature a presentation from CAL FIRE and the National Fire Protection Agency about the Firewise USA Program. Join us to network with other Fire Safe Councils, fire agencies, and FSCSDC staff.

CWPP Writer's Workshop
2026-01-15 10:00 - 12:00
RSVP Here: https://resourceconserverationdistrict.formstack.com/forms/cwpp_workshops
CWPP Workshops 2026

Goldspotted Oak Borer Solutions
2026-01-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
OG GSOB Zoom Event 1.16.25

Santa Ysabel - The 4-Phases of a Disaster: The Resident's Role
2026-01-17 09:00 - 13:30 | Iipay Nation of Santa Ysabel, 100 Schoolhouse Road, Santa Ysabel, CA, 92070, United States

Midcity Wildfire Preparedness Event
2026-01-21 18:00 - 20:00

UCANR Forest Stewardship Workshop
2026-01-27 06:00 - 19:30 | Online
Registration
Registration is required. Please use the link below to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJd-V4B42lYYbX4Tjd6QNmjn2RDR9P2vOIUzYPgjJDSMCnug/viewform

GGHFSC Smokin’ Hot Fire Safe Event
2026-01-31 13:00 - 16:00 | Golden Hill Elementary School, 1240 33rd Street, San Diego, CA, 92102, United States
Fire Safety Flyer 12-2025-2

Fire Extinguisher Training - Jacumba
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00
02-11-26 - Fire Extinguisher Training - (Jacumba)
San Diego County Fire CERT is co-hosting a FREE Fire Extinguisher Training with County Libraries. Please see below for quick details and the attached flyer for more information.
Quick Details:
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Location: Jacumba Library – 44605 Old Hwy 80, Jacumba 91934
Register: Call or Text (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov
Notes:

The training will go over Personal Disaster Plans

There will be some time to begin completing or updating your plan

Attendees will learn about fire extinguisher use and safety using our BullEx Fire Simulator Trainer
There will be door prizes for those completing the training (limited supply)

Escondido FSC - Disaster Awareness Training
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Escondido Police & Fire Staton, 1163 Centre City Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92026, United States
Link to registration here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJd-V4B42lYYbX4Tjd6QNmjn2RDR9P2vOIUzYPgjJDSMCnug/viewform

Qualified Entities Training
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-25 | San Diego County Operations Center, 5560 Overland Ave, Room 171, San Diego, CA, 92123, United States
CAL FIRE is hosting their Qualified Entities training in San Diego February 24th and 25th. This is an exceptional opportunity to receive a certification to conduct Home Ignition Zone assessments for your community backed by CAL FIRE and OSFM. Whether your community is within the city, County, or state responsibility area, this information can be applicable and useful!

Space is limited and RSVP is required. Please do so by scanning the QR or by clicking here.

Questions about the training? Please contact Brandi McLaughlin at Brandi.McLaughlin@fire.ca.gov or 619-302-0334.

QE Class Flyer_SDU_Feb 2026 (1)

You and Your Home Ignition Zone
2026-02-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Poway City Hall Council Chambers, 13325 Civic Center Drive, Poway, CA, 92064, United States

Alpine Residential Clean Up Event
2026-02-28 08:00 - 12:00
County of San Diego Cleanup Flyer_Alpine 022826

Last Chance Survival Simulation Workshop - San Elijo Hills
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00
San Elijo Hills LCSSW

LISTOS Block Party & Interactive Safety Fair
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00

Fire Safe Council General Meeting
2026-03-12 10:30 - 12:00
When: Thursday, March 12th, 10:30am-12:00pm
Where: Rancho San Diego Library, 11555 Via Rancho San Diego, El Cajon, CA 92019
This meeting will include a featured presentation and time to network with other Fire Safe Councils, fire agencies, and FSCSDC staff. Contact morgan.dioli@rcdsandiego.org for questions or to receive automatic invitations to this meeting.

College Area Dumpster Day
2026-03-21 08:00 - 12:00

Fire Extinguisher Training - Pine Valley
2026-03-28 10:00 - 11:30
03-28-26 - Fire Extinguish Training - (Pine Valley)
SDCF CERT is partnering with the Pine Valley Branch Library to host a FREE Fire Extinguisher & Completing Personal Disaster Plans Training this coming Saturday. There are still several openings in the training. Door prizes and a FREE drawing will be available for those completing the training (limited supply).
Quick Details:
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 10:00am to 11:30am
Location: Pine Valley Branch Library – 28804 Old Highway 80, Pine Valley 91962
Register: Call/Text (619) 857-8050 or email Teresa.Greenhalgh@sdcounty.ca.gov to reserve your spot in the training

FSC Communications Workshop
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:30

University City FSC - Everything You Need to Know About Implementing Zone 0 But Were Afraid to Ask
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00

Defensible Space & Homeowner's Insurance Workshop
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:30
PGGH Fire Safety Event 041326 Flyer V5
