Scripps Ranch Fire Safe Council
Protect your home.
Protect the
whole canyon.
One dry canyon and 300 feet of neglected fuel nearly cost Scripps Ranch 200 more homes in 2003. Twenty years later, we’re still clearing brush, removing hazard trees, and keeping every household ready.
Scripps Ranch
established
removed
to protect
Why we exist
Fire doesn’t
check property lines
Scripps Ranch sits against a city-owned canyon that’s carried dead eucalyptus and dry groundfuel for decades. In 2003, the Cedar Fire used it as a highway into our neighborhood and destroyed 312 homes.
We are the residents who decided that couldn’t happen again. Every firebreak, every hazard tree removed, and every newsletter we send is aimed at one thing: giving firefighters a fighting chance and giving you more time to get out safely.
We’re entirely volunteer-run, funded by grants and neighbor donations, and we work every month of the year, not just during fire season.
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Our programs
Where the work
actually happens
Fuel Reduction & Firebreaks
We work with homeowners and the City of San Diego to clear dead vegetation, remove hazard trees, and maintain defensible space along canyon edges and property lines.
Volunteer for a clearing dayCommunity Education
Monthly newsletters, home hardening tips, and open house events keep every household informed on what’s changed and what to do before, during, and after a fire.
Read the latest updatesAgency Alliances
We coordinate with CAL FIRE, San Diego Fire-Rescue, the Civic Association, and the California Conservation Corps so resources reach the ground faster.
See our partner agenciesWhat’s coming up
Upcoming events
Play to Protect
Golf Tournament
Our biggest fundraiser of the year, funding firebreaks and hazard removal across the canyon.
Reserve a spotCanyon Trail Clearing Work Day
Bring gloves and closed-toe shoes. Tools, water, and instruction provided on site.
Fire Safety Expo & Open House
Meet the board, get a defensible-space checklist, and talk to CAL FIRE and City reps.
Latest news
From the newsletter
Expo draws record turnout from Scripps Ranch homeowners
Nearly 400 neighbors stopped by for defensible-space checklists, chipper vouchers, and a live demo from San Diego Fire-Rescue.
Read the recap
Marking twenty years since the Cedar Fire
A look back at the night 312 homes were lost, and how far our firebreak network has come since.
Read the recap
New grant funds 15 more hazard tree removals
A fresh round of federal fire prevention funding lets our crews take on the next stretch of Chimney Canyon.
Read the recapGet involved
Every firebreak
started with one
neighbor showing up
SRFSC is entirely volunteer-run. No experience is needed, just an hour and a willingness to work alongside the people you share a canyon with.
Join a clearing day
Monthly volunteer work days on canyon trails and firebreaks, no tools required.
Host a block meeting
We’ll bring a defensible-space checklist and answer questions street by street.
Join the board
We’re always looking for neighbors ready to help lead the mission long term.
Get in touch
We’re your
neighbors.
Say hello.
Whether you want to volunteer, ask about protecting your home, or just learn more, we’d love to hear from you. Every SRFSC member lives right here in Scripps Ranch.
San Diego, CA 92131
Support the mission
SRFSC is entirely volunteer-run. Your donation funds firebreaks, education, and fire preparedness across all of Scripps Ranch.
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