About Us
The Butte County Fire Safe Council (BCFSC) is a grass-roots nonprofit founded in 1998, dedicated to building strong relationships to protect lives, preserve our forests, and promote a mindset of shared responsibility.
Increasingly intense wildfires are a lived reality for Californians, requiring sustained, boots-on-the-ground action. Our work is driven by implementation—reducing hazardous fuels, restoring forest health at a landscape scale, supporting defensible space, and advancing community education.
This work is long-term and future-focused, grounded in the ongoing care of the ridges, canyons, forests, streams, meadows, and communities across Butte County—from Clipper Mills to Cohasset.
Mission
Our mission is to provide safety in Butte County through wildfire hazard education, mitigation, and wildfire recovery.
Vision
To create communities within a landscape that are resistant and resilient to the devastating impacts of wildland fires.
Values
We value integrity, respect, safety, fun, positive experiences and effectiveness as we collaborate with partners, volunteers and staff to make a fire-safe community.
