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ReScape Firescaping Qualification Training (FQT) – Online
Cost:
- $495 Early Bird Price – last day July 26th
- $495 Group Rate (please email info@rescapeca.org)
- $525 Regular Price – starting July 27th
Dates: August 26 & 27, 2026
Time: 9 am – 1:30 pm (Pacific Time)
Format: two-day live online via Zoom
California’s wildfire seasons are becoming increasingly severe and destructive—and they will continue. Wildfires put everyone at risk, regardless of location. While we cannot control when or where they ignite, we can take proactive steps to reduce risks and strengthen resilience.
In ReScape’s Resilient Regenerative Firescaping Training (FQT), Instructors Doug Kent and KC Young will share firsthand insights from their experience working on recent wildfires in Southern California. Participants will gain access to the latest tools, resources, and strategies for evacuation and preparedness.
What You’ll Learn
– Establish fire-safe landscapes with defensible zones and fire-resistant plants. Align with local and state fire ordinances and regulations.
– Reduce wildfire risks in six types of California urban landscapes.
– Incorporate regenerative landscaping to mitigate climate change, enhance biodiversity, and cut costs.
– Design and manage comprehensive firescaping programs that save lives and build community resilience.
Who Should Attend
– Public Agency Employees: Fire, emergency services, public works, parks and recreation, and urban planners.
– Property Managers/Owners: Those overseeing multi-family homes, schools, hospitals, and large landscapes.
– Policy and Program Leaders: Professionals responsible for compliance, policies, or community resilience efforts.
– Homeowners, Renters, Community Gardeners: Those wanting to plant and protect resilient landscapes.
Training Highlights
– Interactive online sessions with expert-led discussions and activities.
– Tools for immediate implementation of firescaping strategies.
– Resources including technical guides, plant lists, and up-to-date firescaping practices.
– Crowdsourcing sessions with peers and experts to tackle shared challenges.
Protect your community, enhance safety, and lead the way in regenerative wildfire management with this essential training.
Download the Firescaping Training Overview.
REGISTER HERE
| These are the last courses on our 2026 calendar — secure your spot now by registering early. We encourage you to share this with colleagues who would benefit!
We also offer custom private trainings if you’d prefer something tailored to your team’s schedule and focus areas — just reach out and we can explore what that could look like together. Questions? Contact Ryne at ryne@rescapeca.org. Scholarship opportunities available: Staff and contractors of StopWaste Member Agencies (Alameda County cities and agencies) qualify for free training through partnership scholarships. Contact me to learn more, or to explore other available scholarship options. Ryne De Ocampo, Training & Community Supervisor |
