Our Story

The Inland Empire Fire Safe Alliance (IEFSA) began as a visionary idea in 1999, aimed at creating a collaborative network for fire safe councils across the region. By 2003, this vision materialized into a dynamic alliance dedicated to enhancing wildfire preparedness and resilience throughout the Inland Empire.

Our leadership team comprises seven board members strategically located across the urban, mountain, and desert regions of the Inland Empire. This structure ensures that the unique needs and challenges of diverse communities are represented and addressed effectively.

From the start, IEFSA has been a catalyst for uniting fire safe councils, fostering collaboration, and streamlining efforts in wildfire prevention. Our work focuses on developing consistent safety messaging, supporting grant administration, and serving as a centralized resource hub. These efforts empower local councils and communities to mitigate wildfire risks more effectively.

As we continue to evolve, IEFSA is implementing key initiatives to support our councils, including offering fiscal sponsorship for those not formally incorporated, distributing a monthly newsletter, providing administrative support for regional contracts, and establishing regional group liability insurance.

Our website is designed to be the go-to hub for both stakeholders and community members, offering comprehensive access to all fire-related resources in the region. Whether you're looking for wildfire preparedness tips, grant opportunities, or updates from fire safe councils, our site serves as a one-stop resource to meet your needs.

Through strong partnerships with governmental agencies, tribal organizations, environmental groups, and utilities, we strive to achieve "Consistency, Continuity, Efficiency, Effectiveness, Collaboration, and Cooperation" in creating fire-safe communities across the Inland Empire.

Together, we are building a safer, more resilient future for the Inland Empire, one community at a time.