The Herald Shield: Strike Team Recruitment & Sponsorship

Written By LaCharles James

Join the Herald Strike Team's mission. Watch our video on fuel load risks and learn how to volunteer or sponsor fire resiliency for seniors

Strike Teams, Sponsorships, Senior Safety, Volunteer Action, Herald Community,

We’re kicking off something big in Herald — and we need your help. The Herald Fire Prevention Council is forming an all-volunteer Strike Team to lead wildfire resilience efforts across our community. Our first priority: helping senior residents clear defensible space and reduce fire risk on their properties.

🗓 Project Timeline

  • Projected Start Date: January 2026 (weather permitting)

  • Sign-Up Deadline: Now — help shape the action plan

  • Orientation Meetings: Held one week before each project

🔧 What to Expect

  • Hard work and real impact — clearing brush, hauling debris, and protecting homes

  • Tractors, trucks, and a chipper will be on site

  • Some PPE available — bring your own gloves, eye protection, and tools if possible

  • Breakfast provided, with lunch possibly available depending on the day

  • All volunteers and property owners will sign a hold harmless agreement

  • HFPC will carry appropriate insurance

📸 First Target Property

The photo below shows our first target site — a real place, with real need. This is a boots-on-the-ground effort, and we need your help.

✅ Ready to Join?

Sign up now to be part of the Strike Team:
👉 Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Please share this opportunity with friends and neighbors.
Questions? Reach out directly — I’m always glad to talk (310-7292491)

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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