Modoc Fire Safe Council

Thank you to everyone who came out to today's Defensible Space Workshop at the Alturas Garden Club!

CAL FIRE Lassen-Modoc Unit shared how to create defensible space and how it helps crews when they respond to a wildfire. Modoc County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services covered emergency preparedness and signing up for Genasys Protect alerts. MFSC staff presented our Defensible Space Program, helping eligible residents create defensible space, along with tips on home hardening. Over a taco lunch, the crew demonstrated yard tool maintenance.

Special thanks to the California Fire Safe Council, whose support of the County Coordinator Program makes events like this possible, and to our raffle sponsors: Landis Nursery and Produce (hanging flower baskets) and Four Seasons Supply Center (yard tools). Raffle prizes also included an emergency go bag stocked with a battery pack, flashlights, and a first aid kit.

Missed it? Join us this Saturday, July 11 for the Cal Pines Firewise Workshop at the Cal Pines Deer Springs Fire Department!

🌲 WE'RE HIRING! 🌲

The Modoc Fire Safe Council is looking for a dependable, hard-working individual to join our team as a Defensible Space Technician!

This is a great opportunity to work outdoors, serve your community, and help protect the homes of seniors and disabled homeowners in Modoc County from wildfire.

💰 Pay: $25.00-$28.00/hr depending on experience
📅 Seasonal/Part-Time | Mid-June through October | 40 hrs/week
🚗 Mileage reimbursed at $0.80 per mile

WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Vegetation removal, w**d eating, trimming, debris clearing from gutters and rooftops, and transporting green waste from job sites.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
✔️ 18+ with a valid California driver's license & clean driving record
✔️ Reliable vehicle capable of hauling vegetation or towing a trailer (mileage will be reimbursed rate of $0.80 per mile for all work related driving)
✔️ Punctual, reliable, and able to work outdoors in heat and dusty conditions
✔️ Able to lift 50 lbs and operate power equipment safely
✔️ Landscaping, groundskeeping, or wildland fire experience a plus — but we will train the right person!

📬 HOW TO APPLY:
Stop by our office at 114 E. North Street, or email your resume to [email protected]. You can also call us at 530-233-5516 to request a job application.

⏰ Applications and resumes must be received by June 19, 2026.

Don't miss this chance to make a real difference in your community! Share this post and help us spread the word. 🔥

🔥 Wildfire season is here — is your home ready?

Come see us at the Day Lassen Bench Community Wildfire Preparedness Event on Saturday, June 6th from 1:30–5:00 PM at the Day Road Fire Station!

The Modoc Fire Safe Council will be offering free Defensible Space Assessments for Modoc County residents and sharing information about our Defensible Space and Residential Chipping Programs. Don't miss it!