🌲 Let’s Build a Resilient Herald Together!

Written By LaCharles James
Herald Fire Prevention Council member setting up a community banner to promote wildfire resilience and local collaboration for the upcoming Firewise kickoff and Chipper Day.

A Herald Fire Prevention Council community banner being displayed outdoors, promoting neighborhood collaboration for the upcoming Firewise kickoff and Chipper Day event."

🌲 Let’s Build a Resilient Herald Together!

We are officially kicking off our Firewise Community initiative and neighborhood Chipper Days this Saturday, January 10th!

Wildfire safety is all about collaboration. Join the Herald Fire Prevention Council as we work together to protect our homes and heritage.

âś… What: Firewise Launch & Community Chipping âś… When: This Saturday, Jan 10 âś… How to Support: Visit our site to Volunteer or Donate through our partner, Goodstack.

Together, we’re making Herald more resilient. See you there!

#HeraldCA #Firewise #WildfirePrevention #CommunityResilience #HeraldFireCouncil

LaCharles James

**LaCharles “LC” James**

President & Founder, Herald Fire Prevention Council

LaCharles “LC” James is a visionary community leader dedicated to wildfire resilience and rural advocacy. As President and Founder of the Herald Fire Prevention Council, LC has built campaigns that empower neighbors, strengthen defensible space, and connect volunteers with practical tools for home hardening and community safety.

His journey blends decades of public service and global outreach: from serving as a Supervising Deputy Probation Officer in Los Angeles County to volunteering with the Peace Corps in Liberia, where he taught and mentored students who continue to carry forward his lessons today. LC’s leadership is rooted in authenticity, collaboration, and the quiet heroism of everyday people working together to protect their communities.

Through initiatives like the Golden Paradox Challenge, LC champions innovative, transparent systems that engage donors, restaurants, and volunteers in wildfire prevention. His work is not only about reducing risk—it’s about building legacy, documenting stories, and ensuring rural voices are heard in statewide resilience planning.

LC lives and works in Herald, California, where his commitment to community, family, and inclusive outreach continues to inspire new partnerships and long-term impact.

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