WELCOME to AFFSC

Who are we, you may ask? We are a California non-profit, Public Benefit Corporation recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As stated in our Bylaws, our mission is “to mitigate loss of life and property in the AFFSC area from the effects of catastrophic wildfire through community education, mobilization and action, working with other Fire Safe Councils and stakeholder agencies and organizations.”

Education and community outreach is a top priority to the council, making the residents of the AFFSC area aware of the risks of living within a Wildland Urban Interface and what they can do to protect their home and property from wildfire. Creating defensible space is their responsibility.

Over the past Decades people have moved into the forest and wildland environment because of the natural resources and rural atmosphere. It is a beautiful place to live. However, many people build homes in this environment with little or no knowledge of what it means to live with the threat of catastrophic wildfires.

Our goal is to make residents aware of their responsibilities for their property and to their community. We are all in this together because wildfire recognizes no property lines or boundaries. Nationally, over the past four years, millions of acres of forest and private land, thousands of homes, and many lives have been lost due to catastrophic wildfires. When you live in the Wildland Urban Interface, wildfires are a fact of life: it is not IF, but WHEN, you will be involved in a wildfire.

AFFSC Mission Statement

"The mission of the Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council (AFFSC) is to mitigate loss of life and property in the AFFSC area from the effects of catastrophic wildfire through community education, mobilization and action, working with other Fire Safe Councils and stakeholder agencies and organizations." 

Join the AFFSC Council

Are you passionate about protecting our community from wildfire risks? The Aukum Fairplay Fire Safe Council (AFFSC) is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and make a real difference!

As a council member, you’ll help lead initiatives that have already brought incredible benefits to our area:

• ✅ Firewise Certification – Lower fire insurance premiums for residents.

• 🌲 Major Grant Success – Vegetation thinning and fuel break projects launching soon.

• 🏡 Free Home Evaluations – Defensible space and home hardening assessments.

• 🪧 Reflective Address Signs – Helping emergency responders find homes faster.

• 📢 Community Education – Presentations and resources on fire safety and evacuation.

• 🌿 Free Chipping Days – Clear your property with no cost to you.

• 🤝 Support from El Dorado County Fire Safe Council – Including senior/vet/disabled defensible space work and hazard tree removal.

Whether you're a seasoned fire safety advocate or just eager to help your neighbors, your voice and energy are needed. Join us and be part of the solution.

👉 Get involved today – your community is counting on you! Contact us at info@affsc.com to learn more.

The AFFSC meets every 3rd Wednesday of each month, 7 pm at Pioneer Park, Somerset, CA.