Wildfire Community Workshop: Defend & Connect - Bilingüe (San Bernardino)

Explore home hardening, contractor matchmaking, and bilingual wildfire resources through a community workshop at the FFRP Training Center.
About this Event

Join us at the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program (FFRP) Training Center for an interactive, bilingual community workshop on practical ways to make your home and neighborhood more resilient to wildfire.
Designed for high-risk homeowners and residents in San Bernardino County, the program will introduce essential home-hardening and defensible-space strategies from USGBC-CA's Wildfire Defense Toolkit, including ways to reduce vulnerabilities and limit exposure to wind-driven embers. Case-study examples and community-preparedness guidance will show why coordinated action across a block or neighborhood can make wildfire readiness more effective.
Following the presentation, participants will have dedicated time at our 1-on-1 Matchmaking & Support Expo. Attendees can connect directly with professionals from local organizations for technical advice and project matching. Community partners and resource providers will also be available to help navigate digital tools, utility rebates, and insurance standards (IBHS).
Whether you are beginning your wildfire-preparedness journey or building on work already underway, join us for practical learning, professional connections, and bilingual support.
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

• Identify common vulnerabilities around their homes that can increase wildfire risk.
• Recognize practical home-hardening, defensible-space, and fire-resilient material strategies.
• Access bilingual assistance to navigate digital tools, incentives, and key local resources.
• Connect directly with local professionals to facilitate home hardening projects.
• Select realistic actions they can take to strengthen preparedness at home.
• Explain how coordinated neighborhood action can support broader community resilience.
  

This workshop is hosted in partnership with and, sponsored by the .

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Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Wildfire Defense Presentation
Host: Jacques Martin

Info: Wildfire Defense & Community Hardening Presentation

🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Wildfire Support Expo

Info: Open tabling for attendees to interact with and receive resources and support from local community organizations.