The council is a non-profit corporation committed to protecting lives and property from harm by wildfires, and to educating the public on wildfire dangers and how to reduce them. The council supports projects that help make homes, neighborhoods, and communities fire safe by management of natural and man-made resources.
We are looking for people who want to join us in volunteering to help meet these life-protecting goals. If you are interested in learning more, please come to our next meeting and introduce yourself.
Meetings are typically held the last Thursday of every month, subject to holidays and other changes. See the calendar page for actual meeting dates and places.
Board of Directors, Officers, and Executive Director:
Seth Parker, President (Marina)
Rob Thompson, Vice President (Monterey)
Pam Peck, Treasurer (Palo Colorado)
Becky Reisdorf, Secretary and Executive Director (Carmel)
Michael Caplin (Palo Colorado)
Michael Emmett (Carmel Highlands)
Miguel Errea (San Ardo)
Pete Harris, US Forest Service, Fire Battalion Chief
Lynne Semeria (Carmel Highlands)
Lonni Trykowski (Rancho Tierra Grande - Carmel Valley)
Advisors
Richard Hutchinson, CAL FIRE, Unit Chief, San Benito-Monterey Unit
Robin Hamelin, CAL FIRE, Battalion Chief
Jonathan Pangburn, CAL FIRE, Forester
Catey Trenner, CAL FIRE
Mike Chiodini, Bureau of Land Management, Fire Management Specialist
Support Us
Your support today may prevent wildfire tomorrow!
The Fire Safe Council For Monterey County is a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible, as allowed by law. Please note, we may only solicit donations from California sources, though we may accept donations from anywhere.
Meetings are typically held on the last Thursday of the month at 9:00 am at the CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit headquarters, 2221 Garden Road, Monterey 93940.
