The Butte County Fire Safe Council (BCFSC) is a grass-roots nonprofit that has been integral in Butte County’s wildfire mitigation efforts since 1998. Over the past 25 years, the BCFSC has forged deep connections with the amazing people of Butte County who breathe life into our Wildland Urban Interface.

Our ethos of responsible wildland stewardship, interagency collaboration and community education is the driving force that fuels our passion for the work we feel privileged to do.

We are deeply committed to the long-term stewardship of the ridges, canyons, forests, streams, meadows, and communities that exist across Butte County – from Clipper Mills to Cohasset.

In recent years, the BCFSC’s board and staff has had tremendous success in expanding the Firewise USA program, implementing hazard tree removal operations, enhancing evacuation preparedness, delivering youth education programs, establishing the Paradise Grazing Festival, non-cost Chipping program, as well as undertaking forest health and watershed protection on a holistic landscape level and many other programs.

You probably recognize our mascot, Wildfire Ready Raccoon, who is frequently spotted at our Ready in the Library events, local schools, as well as community events on the Ridge and beyond.

We hope to hear from you soon! Reach out to our team at the BCFSC office to learn more about our work and the programs we offer.

The BCFSC’s mission is to provide safety in Butte County through wildfire hazard education, mitigation, and wildfire recovery.