Knowledge Action protection
Be Wildfire Wise
Wildfire and Jr. Expo! April 11 10a-3:00p
Vendors Wanted
Vendors representing local businesses and organizations involved it wildfire education, prevention and recovery will be represented. Vendors will include local tree services, home hardening specialists and insurance providers.
About the expo
As fire season approaches this year, Divide residents can easily find the solutions, practices and resources to make their homes and lands more resilient to wildfires. The second annual Wildfire Expo is happening on Saturday April 11, 2026 from 10 am to 3:30 pm inside the Odd Fellow's Hall at 6240 Main Street, Georgetown CA 95634. A free lunch is provided by volunteers from the Garden Valley Fire Department.
New this Year! Jr. Expo
This year, we have an area dedicated to our younger community members. Smokey Bear will be in attendance from 10a-2p! Stop by for a photo with Smokey, check out fire fighting equipment and hardware, grab a mini go bag, and other activities!
Featured Speakers
10am – Keynote opening - 20 minutes
- Overview of fire district collaboration - - Garden Valley Fire/Georgetown Fire Chief Wes Norman
10:30-12:30 – Short topics in adjacent room (4) - 20 to 25 mins each
- 10:30am - Defensible Space - Kit Veerkamp
- 11:00am - Home hardening - Elizabeth Standeven
- 11:30am - Prescribed Burn Association - Morgan Galliano/Mark Shumway
- 12:00pm - CERA/Radio program - Bob Hess
12:30pm – 1:30pm – LUNCH – provided by Garden Valley Fire
1:30pm – Keynote post-lunch - 20 minutes
Overview of fuel reduction work happening on the Georgetown Divide - Georgetown Divide FSC - Tamara Johnston
2:00 – 3:00pm - Short topics in back room (2) - 20 to 25 minutes
- 2:00pm - Establishing a Firewise Community - Ken Pauley
- 2:30pm - Insurance - what’s new, what’s coming - William Witzke, Allstate Insurance
3:00pm – 3:30pm – Wrap-up/call to action – drawing for winner
Attending Vendors
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Contact Us
Have a question about the expo! Email us at dividefiresafecouncil@gmail.com
Georgetown Divide Fire Safe Council: Empowering Communities
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL – HAZARDOUS TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
The El Dorado County Fire Safe Council is seeking proposals from qualified Contractors and Arborists to provide services for our Hazardous Tree Removal Program to residents on the Western Slope of El Dorado County. The EDCFSC is seeking qualified Contractors capable of providing hazardous tree mitigation services and TRAQ Certified Arborists who will perform hazardous tree evaluations. We have launched each Request For Proposals (RFPs) on our webpage under “Latest News” at https://www.edcfiresafe.org/latest-news.
Click here to view the Hazardous Tree Removal Request For Proposal: https://www.edcfiresafe.org/2026-01-12-request-for-proposal-hazardous-tree-removal-needed
Click here to view the Hazardous Tree Arborist Request For Proposal: https://www.edcfiresafe.org/2026-01-12-request-for-proposal-hazardous-tree-arborists-needed
Under each link you will find the RFP, Scope of Work – Exhibit A, Proposal Format – Exhibit B, and Sample Contract – Exhibit C. All other documentation listed throughout our RFP is available upon request. If you are interested, you must submit a complete proposal before 5:00pm on 02/13/2026. For any questions, please contact me by email at grantadmin@edcfiresafe.org or by cell at (530)957-6270. We look forward to receiving your submissions!
There's help to get you fire ready!
Apply online at https://www.edcfiresafe.org/assistance-programs - or in person at the Georgetown Library (library staff will assist you in applying online).
All of the defensible space assistance programs are open and funded - you can find more information here: https://www.edcfiresafe.org/assistance-programs
* Chipping program - up to 6 hours of free chipping available each year, offered to all homeowners.
* Hazardous tree removal program - Removal of dead or dying trees within 100 feet of structures. Free for qualifying low-income households; 25% cost-share for all others, up to a maximum job cost of $4,000.
* Defensible Space Assistance Program - up to $1,500 of defensible space work provided by a licensed contractor to qualifying households: low-income, senior, disabled and/or veteran.
Don't be caught off guard-Have a plan
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Because the time available to you may change in a moments notice, start with the first priority. Secure People, Pets, then Structure. Refer to local emergency plans for additional information.
Evacuation Planning MAp
Evacuation order checklist
Evacuation order checklist
Wildfire is an increasing risk in our region. Climate change, longer fire seasons, higher fuel loads and shrinking resources for firefighters all make a catastrophic fire much more likely. It is up to ordinary citizens to be more responsible to prevent fires as well as initiating plans and rehearsing for a fire emergency. This pamphlet is intended to initiate evacuation planning in case of a catastrophic wildfire.
Wildfire Home Retrofit Guide
Check out the new guide from a partnership of Nevada Counties; University of Nevada, Reno; and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Download PDF below.