Events
Fireworks Buyback
During the month of June, the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office and local agency partners will host two anonymous fireworks buyback events to enhance community safety.
June 7:
1050 Mission Rd.
South San Francisco
10 AM – 2 PM
June 14:
690 Broadway
Redwood City
10 AM – 2 PM
For additional details, visit: https://bit.ly/smc-fireworks-buyback-25
Previous Events
Pancake Breakfast
The Central County Firefighters are excited to bring back our annual pancake breakfast which fell wayside since the pandemic. The date is set for Saturday, May 31, from 8 AM to noon, and will be held at Station 34, 799 California Drive in Burlingame. We are looking forward to putting on the event this year benefiting the Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation (aarbf.org).
| Date | Time | Location | Fee |
| Sat., May 31, 2025 | 8:00am to 12:00 pm |
Fire Station 34
799 California Dr.
Burlingame, CA |
$10.00 per person |
The Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life for burn survivors and to promote burn prevention. AARBF staff do some of the most incredible work with programs such as Champ Camp, Adult Survivor Family Camp, Young Adult Summit, support groups, and other special events including holiday parties, amusement park outings, ski trips, barbecues, picnics, sporting events, and fishing derbies.
Public Forum on the New Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps
Attention Residents! CalFire has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) Maps,
impacting cities, homeowners, and fire safety requirements. Join to understand what this means
for you and how to stay prepared. Hear from CalFire, Insurance Consumer Advocates, and the
California Department of Insurance.
| Date | Time | Location | |
| Sat., April 26, 2025 | 10:00 am to 12:00 pm | San Bruno Rec & Aquatic Center 251 City Park Way San Bruno, CA 94066 |
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What You’ll Learn:
✅ How the new FHSZ maps impact your community
✅ Homeowner requirements for defensible space and fire-resistant construction
✅ Local fire department responsibilities and preparedness efforts
✅ Insurance impacts and fire prevention resources
New Requirements for Homeowners:
✔ Maintain 100 feet of defensible space around structures
✔ Use fire-resistant building materials for new construction
✔ Adhere to vegetation management regulations in high-risk areas
✔ Ensure accessible driveways and visible addresses for emergency responders
Local Fire Department Responsibilities:
✔ Conduct inspections and enforce fire safety codes
✔ Develop and update Community Wildfire Protection Plans
✔ Enhance fire prevention education and outreach
✔ Improve emergency response strategies
To attend by Zoom, please visit: https://sanbruno-ca-gov.zoom.us/j/86423307972
RSVP here: https://lcmspubcontact.lc.ca.gov/PublicLCMS/rsvp_main.php?district=AD21&rsvp=2056
Be Wildfire Safe and Ready!
Join for a FREE event to help you and your family prepare for wildfires.
Learn from emergency response experts, connect with local agencies, and take
home vital preparedness resources.
| Date | Time | Location | |
| Sat., April 26, 2025 | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | San Mateo County Event Center 1346 Saratoga Drive San Mateo, CA 94403 |
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