This isn't just brush—it's 1,700 acres of volatile fuel load

Written By LaCharles James
Fuel Load Management,Eucalyptus Risk,Fire Resiliency,Herald Community,Strike Teams,

Addressing 1,700 acres of volatile eucalyptus fuel load in Herald, CA. Learn how the Herald Fire Council is tackling large-scale fire risks through community engagement.

This isn't just brush—it's 1,700 acres of volatile fuel load sitting on private property, making our community a prime candidate for a catastrophic fire event. Our most vulnerable neighbors, especially seniors, are unable to clear this threat.

We have the solution: The Herald Volunteer Strike Team and a donated woodchipper are ready to start removing this danger one property at a time.

But we are ON HOLD. 🚧

We cannot launch the team until we secure liability insurance and equip our volunteers with essential Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). (We just had a company donate PPE gear.) We need volunteers and funds to support project, insurance, taxes on donated goods and miscellaneous items. Your donation bridges the gap between plan and action.

🛡 SPONSOR A SHIELD TODAY!

Every dollar goes directly to safety gear and chipper fuel, allowing us to launch immediately when the insurance quote clears.

$100 = The Full Shield: Fully equips one volunteer with all the gear needed for a safe work shift.

$25 = Work Gloves: Protects a volunteer's hands from sharp eucalyptus and heavy logs.

Don't wait for the fire season. Help us clear the fuel now.

➡ Click the link in our bio to launch the Strike Team: [DONATE]

#HeraldShield #RedZone #WildfirePreparedness #95638 #SponsorAShield #CalFire

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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