Herald Fire Prevention Council
The mission of the Herald Fire Prevention Council is to safeguard our community by actively promoting fire safety, education, and preparedness to build a safer, more resilient environment.
Welcome To Herald Fire Prevention Council
Wildfire resilience is our shared heritage. The Herald Fire Prevention Council (HFPC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding the lives, homes, and historic rural landscapes of the 95638 region.
Safety in Herald isn’t a service you buy—it’s a covenant we share. When one household clears a perimeter, the entire block breathes easier. We bring neighbors together to transform abstract wildfire risks into localized, practical community action. This site is your hub to connect with our core pillars, discover local resources, and co-author a safer future for our community."
Get Involved: Building a Resilient Herald
Strengthening Our Community Through Collaboration
Wildfire preparedness is a shared journey. The Herald Fire Prevention Council brings neighbors together to create a safer, more resilient landscape through active collaboration and education.
The CCC Fuel Reduction Project Launches July 1st
To qualify for free hazardous fuel clearing on your property by the CCC crew, homeowner commitment to the Firewise USA program is required.
Ways to Support Our Mission
Join the Circle of Protection: Fire doesn’t respect property lines, so neither does our care. The Firewise USA initiative is our community’s shared promise to lower wildfire risks systematically across our neighborhoods. To qualify for free hazardous fuel clearing on your property by the CCC crew, a homeowner commitment to the Firewise USA program is required.
Open Burning Information
Do I live in the LRA or the SRA?
If you live on the East side of Clay Station Road, you live in the SRA.
Before lighting that burn pile, please make sure you have a valid burn permit for the current year AND that it is a permissible burn day!