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Wildfire Resiliency Summit
Network, Innovate and Collaborate
Wildfires continue to shape the landscapes and communities of Southern California. This interactive gathering will bring together wildfire leaders, agencies, community partners, and grassroots advocates to share their success stories and challenges for establishing wildfire resilience. We are seeking the best practices of our participants to share with others and to build community.
Purpose:
The event will create a dynamic space to celebrate wildfire resilience success stories, foster cross-sector networking, and explore innovative models for prevention and preparedness. Participants will leave with new connections, practical strategies, and momentum to advance a regional community of practice for wildfire resilience.
Highlights Include:
- Lightning Rounds of Success Stories & Challenges – Hear rapid-fire spotlights from Firewise leaders, fire agencies, nonprofits, and community partners.
- Interactive Breakouts: “Shared Risk, Shared Solutions” – Small groups dive into mutual threat zones, Firewise expansion, and trust-building strategies.
- Networking Games & Commitment Wall – Build relationships and share personal commitments to resilience.
- Co-Creating a Regional Wildfire Model – Collaboratively draft guiding pillars to shape Ventura County’s wildfire-smart future.
Special Guests:
- Dean Yan Searcy, Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at CSUN
- Joseph Morelli, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Bureau, Ventura County Fire Department
Who Should Attend:
- Fire agencies (CAL FIRE, Ventura County Fire, local fire departments)
- Firewise & Fire Safe community leaders
- Nonprofits and watershed/environmental groups
- Local and state government representatives
- Academic and research institutions
- Insurance and utility partners
- Community leaders and volunteers
- College Students interested in Sustainability
Together, we will surface successes, identify shared challenges, and build the foundations of a stronger, more connected wildfire resilience network.
Date:
December 8, 2025
Time:
8:30AM to 2:00PM
Location:
Ventura County Fire Department Headquarters
2400 Conejo Spectrum Street
Thousand Oaks, CA 91320
🍴 Food will be provided
