Community Update: Strike Team Secures Chipper! 🌲

Written By LaCharles James

Request a chipper for your Herald property. Clear your eucalyptus fuel loads and improve fire resiliency with help from the Herald Fire Council.

We’re excited to share some great news—our Strike Team now has a chipper! This powerful tool will help us clear brush more efficiently, strengthen defensible space, and keep Herald moving forward in wildfire resilience.

The final piece of the puzzle is the liability side, which we’re working to put in place. Once that’s settled, our team will be fully equipped to roll out this critical resource for the community.

Every step forward is thanks to the support and dedication of neighbors, volunteers, and partners. Together, we’re building a safer, stronger Herald. 💪🔥

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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