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 now typically held on the last Thursday of the month. Meeting location is at the CAL FIRE San Benito-Monterey Unit headquarters, 2221 Garden Road, Monterey.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, FSCMC meetings will be held on line via teleconference. If you would like to participate, send your request to meetinglist@firesafemonterey.org
See the calendar page for actual meeting dates and locations.
Officers and Board of Directors:
Glenn Church, President (North County)
Pam Peck, Treasurer (Palo Colorado)
Richard Bates (Carmel)
Michael Caplin (Palo Colorado)
Lynne Semeria (Carmel Highlands)
Rob Thompson (Monterey)
Lonni Trykowski (Rancho Tierra Grande)
Michael Waxer (Seaside)
Advisors
Reno DiTullio Jr., CAL FIRE, Unit Chief, San Benito-Monterey Unit
Jonathan Pangburn, CAL FIRE, Unit Forester BEU Unit
Anthony Zavalla, US Forest Service
Mike Chiodini, Bureau of Land Management, Fire Management Specialist
Elliot Maiorana, CAL FIRE, Pre-Fire Engineer
Sam Balesteri, Monterey EMS
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.
