Los Altos Hills County Fire District

06/06/2026

Altamont Evacuation Route Maintenance Starts Monday, June 8

Work starts Monday, June 8th on the Altamont Evacuation Route. Led by Los Altos Hills County Fire District and the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, crews will conduct roadside vegetation management along Altamont Rd, Briones Way, and Via Ventana Way from June 8-18 (weekdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM). For more details, view the project page lahcfd.org/altamont.

Expect: rolling lane closures and brief delays – roads remain open.
Please: follow traffic control and stay clear of work zones.

Thank you for complying to ensure the safety of everyone – residents, crews, and property.

06/03/2026

The LAHCFD June Newsletter is Here!

Our latest issue (https://ow.ly/PKOl50Z7fyk) is packed with practical preparedness tips, helpful safety reminders, and a look at upcoming classes and community events.

This Month's Focus: Fire-Smart Landscaping

Subscribe (https://ow.ly/ZZNr50Z7fyi) to the LAHCFD Newsletter to stay informed about programs, classes, and wildfire preparedness resources throughout the year.

05/28/2026

Join Us in June for a Fire Smart Landscaping Class - Saturday, June 13, 10:00AM – 12:00PM, Online

Are you finding it challenging to balance your commitment to native plants, water conservation, and wildfire safety? Join us to learn how to landscape with native plants that conserve water while maintaining defensible space for wildfire protection, led by Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscaping.

Presented by Nikki Hanson of California Sisters Landscaping and Fire Captain Paige Russell (ret.), LAHCFD Operations Project Manager

Register at lahcfd.org/classes

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Event Recap: LAHCFD 3rd Annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day

LAHCFD’s Third Annual Wildfire Community Preparedness Day was well attended and featured informative presentations by Daniel Swain, Ph.D.; Joel Laucher; Cindy Schmidt, Ph.D.; and Fire Capt. Denise Gluhan (ret.). Part of a national campaign focused on raising awareness and reducing wildfire risks, this annual event highlights what residents can do on and around their homes to help protect against the threat of wildfires.

Presentation slides and recordings from past events are available on the District website.

Save the date for next year’s Prep Day on Saturday, May 1, 2027!

05/15/2026

Los Altos Hills County Fire District’s annual goat grazing program is underway at Byrne Preserve Open Space.

These goats are on duty protecting the community and lowering the risk of wildfire by munching down dry brush, blackberry vines, thistles, poison oak, and other hazardous vegetation in steep and hard-to-reach areas where machinery can be difficult or damaging to use.

Please remember: the goats and dogs are working animals.

For their safety and yours, give them space and do not approach or disturb them while they work. For more information: lahcfd.org/goats

05/14/2026

The goats are back!

Los Altos Hills County Fire District’s annual goat grazing program is underway at Byrne
Preserve Open Space. These goats are on duty protecting the community and lowering the risk of wildfire by munching down dry brush, blackberry vines, thistles, poison oak, and other hazardous vegetation in steep and hard-to-reach areas where machinery can be difficult or damaging to use.

Please remember: the goats and dogs are working animals. For their safety and yours, give
them space and do not approach or disturb them while they work. For more information:
lahcfd.org/goats

05/12/2026

The goats are coming back to Los Altos Hills!

The Los Altos Hills County Fire District is preparing for the annual goat grazing project at Bryne Preserve to help reduce wildfire fuels naturally and effectively.

Equipment arrives May 12
About 450 goats arrive May 13
Grazing expected to last 9–12 days

Learn more at lahcfd.org/goats

05/10/2026

Strong communities start with strong leaders — so let’s recognize the moms. This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating the women who help make our neighborhoods safer, stronger, and more wildfire resilient every day. Their care and leadership make a lasting impact.

Anyone can join the effort:

--> Prepare your home and defensible space
-->Talk with your neighbors about wildfire readiness
--> Take action together to strengthen your community

Wildfire preparedness is more than planning ahead — it’s caring for the people and places we love. Preparedness is care in action.