07/18/2026
Big news for wildfire resilience in California!
The California Fire Safe Council is pleased to announce that an additional $8.3 million in funding will extend the Wildfire County Coordinator Program through October 2027, supporting existing Coordinators while expanding county-level wildfire resilience efforts across California.
Building on the success of the current program, this investment expands California’s statewide network of Wildfire County Coordinators in alignment with Senate Bill 973, strengthening local partnerships and advancing long-term wildfire resilience through greater countywide collaboration. As part of this expansion, we’re excited to welcome San Benito, San Bernardino, and Tuolumne Counties to the statewide network.
Since its launch, the Wildfire County Coordinator Program has helped:
🔥 Secure more than $104 million for local wildfire mitigation and preparedness projects.
🤝 Coordinate with more than 10,000 organizations to strengthen partnerships, break down silos, and maximize local resources.
👥 Engage more than 970,000 Californians through wildfire preparedness education and outreach.
🌲 Support the establishment of 100+ new Fire Safe Councils and Firewise USA® sites.
Want to learn more about the Wildfire County Coordinator Program and how it is supporting wildfire resilience across California?
Explore the Wildfire County Coordinator Program page to learn more about program impacts, view County Coordinator testimonials and videos, and find your County’s Coordinator:
https://cafiresafecouncil.org/wildfire-county-coordinator-program/
Visit the Senate Bill 973 page to learn how the legislation supports the continued growth and expansion of the program across California:
https://cafiresafecouncil.org/sb-973/