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Kensington Fire Safe Delivers A Christmas Treat To Our Fire Fighters

We’ve been working for weeks collecting treats and goodies from our generous Kensington neighbors to fill up an enormous gift basket for our local fire fighters. Stehly’s Grocery generously donated two large boxes of fresh produce to add to the gift.

Last night we drove to the fire station to drop off the presents. Fire fighters DJ, Darrell and Neil were very happy and grateful to receive the gifts and were honestly moved by the gesture. Kensington Fire Safe members were pleased to find a way to honor our local heroes who do so much to protect our community.

We hope that this is a sweet start to a beautiful partnership between Fire Station 18 and Kensington Fire Safe! Kensington Fire Safe wants to thank Stehly’s Grocery, Martha and Rus Fuller, Bill and Nancy Bamberger, Janie and Dave Ellis, Judy and Bill Harrington, Brian and Amy Dyson, and so many other neighbors for their generosity.

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Board of Directors

Click here to meet Kensington Fire Safe’s board of directors.

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Fairmount Canyon Fire

We are grateful to Kensington Fire Safe Council member Ken Burkhart for documenting the Fairmount Canyon fire before, during and after the blaze. These photos should serve as a reminder to us of how quickly a blaze can erupt.

This blaze started on October 15, 2019 presumably in a homeless encampment. Some of our canyons are privately owned, but this fire started in a part of the canyon that is owned by the city. The neglected and over-grown Mexican Fan palms went up quickly and embers flew.

The winds blew east, towards Talmadge and away from Kensington. Thanks to the heroic efforts of our firefighters no homes were damaged. Kudos to the Talmadge residents for diligently clearing their canyons, keeping their homes safe.

Here’s how the canyon looked before the fire:

Here’s the heart-stopping moment as the fire raged:

And here is the aftermath. Notice the charred Mexican Fan palms.

We encourage all Kensington residents to clear brush regularly to protect our community.

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Fire Safety Handouts

Check out these two brochures for guidance on how to get your home fire safe:

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Change in Leadership

Beverley Barrett has left some pretty big shoes for the new co-chairs, Judy Harrington and Amy Dyson, to fill.

Judy and Amy plan to keep Bev’s “Dumpathon,” where dumpsters are provided free of charge around the neighborhood and neighbors are encouraged to clear their canyons and yards before the start of fire season. This project is funded by a grant from our parent organization, Fire Safe Council of San Diego County.

The new chairs are also planning to provide fire safety education, build a relationship with our local fire station, and create an online presence.

Judy and Amy hope to connect with our Kensington neighbors soon. They are so grateful to Bev for founding this incredibly important organization.