On August 16, 2025, I hosted a Wildfire Preparedness Day along with the City of El Cerrito and many other community partners. Blurb about event, partners, attendees, etc - maybe pull from newsletter copy. I've compiled recordings of the event and relevant wildfire preparedness resources below.
This video is a recording of a panel conversation between Assemblymember Wicks and Fire Chiefs representing every jurisdiction in AD-14. They address questions submitted by constituents covering topics including evacuation, Zone O, mutual aid between departments, and enforcement of regulations.
AD-14 Fire Departments
Each fire department has a website with a wealth of helpful information and resources. We've linked them all below for your convenience - take some time to explore your city's available resources.
ALAMEDA COUNTY
- Berkeley Fire Department
- Fire Safe Berkeley
- Fire | City of Berkeley
- Albany Fire Department
- Fire Prevention | Albany, CA
- Piedmont Fire Department
- Wildfire Preparedness - City of Piedmont
- Oakland Fire Department
- Wildfire District Inspections | City of Oakland, CA
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
- Richmond Fire Department
- Wildfire Information | Richmond, CA
- El Cerrito-Kensington Fire Department
- Emergency Preparedness | El Cerrito, CA
- Hercules, Pinole, Rodeo - Contra Costa Fire Protection District (Con Fire)
- Wildfire Prep - Con Fire
CAL FIRE
- Prepare | CAL FIRE
- East Bay Regional Park District Fire Department
- Fire Safety and Prevention | East Bay Parks
AD-14 Fire Safe Councils
Fire Safe Councils are community-based organizations that bring together community members to prepare for and mitigate wildfire risk. Take a look at their websites below to familiarize yourself with their work, find helpful resources, and get involved.
- Berkeley FireSafe Council
- C El Cerrito Fire Safe Council
- West Contra Costa Fire Safe Council
- Oakland Firesafe Council
- Diablo Firesafe Council