A Fire Watch Volunteer The Irvine Ranch Conservancy prepares for potential wildfires throughout Orange County all year long, ramping up planning and monitoring efforts as summer approaches. The heat of summer leaves many plants dry and vulnerable. In combination with strong Santa Ana winds, these dangerous conditions create a high fire risk each year.
By implementing the Orange County Fire Watch program, the Conservancy aims to reduce wildland fire ignition sources through highly trained volunteer groups. Working closely with Orange County Fire Authority and Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff, Fire Watch volunteers are trained on fire behavior education, public interaction and how to report fires. The Conservancy also manages Fire Watch volunteers and staff members who monitor the perimeters of high-risk areas to assist with early detection of ignitions and help prevent detrimental behavior that may result in wildfire.
By implementing the Orange County Fire Watch program, the Conservancy aims to reduce wildland fire ignition sources through highly trained volunteer groups. Working closely with Orange County Fire Authority and Irvine Ranch Conservancy staff, Fire Watch volunteers are trained on fire behavior education, public interaction and how to report fires. The Conservancy also manages Fire Watch volunteers and staff members who monitor the perimeters of high-risk areas to assist with early detection of ignitions and help prevent detrimental behavior that may result in wildfire.
The Orange County Fire Watch program is proud to present the 2019 Fire Watch Symposium on Saturday, May 11, in honor of California Wildfire Awareness Week. The symposium will educate the community on how to prevent wildfires and will feature information on the OC Fire Watch program and the Fire Watch Network. Presenters from Orange County Fire Authority, National Weather Service, OC Parks and numerous other partners will provide information on the upcoming 2019 fire season.
Participants interested or concerned about wildfire awareness in Orange County are encouraged to register for the symposium that will also feature a variety of presentations and demonstrations including the ALERTWildfire Camera Network, park rangers, wildland resource planners and a presentation from Southern California Edison on their Wildlife Mitigation Plan.
The event will include refreshments and is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information on the 2019 Fire Watch Symposium and to register, please visit LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Orange County Fire Watch program, please call 714-508-4700 or email firewatch@irconservancy.org for more information.
Participants interested or concerned about wildfire awareness in Orange County are encouraged to register for the symposium that will also feature a variety of presentations and demonstrations including the ALERTWildfire Camera Network, park rangers, wildland resource planners and a presentation from Southern California Edison on their Wildlife Mitigation Plan.
The event will include refreshments and is free to attend, but registration is required. For more information on the 2019 Fire Watch Symposium and to register, please visit LetsGoOutside.org/activities.
If you are interested in volunteering with the Orange County Fire Watch program, please call 714-508-4700 or email firewatch@irconservancy.org for more information.
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