Activity Cards

Every year during the 4th of July celebration, illegal fireworks are the leading cause for fires in County Parks and open space preserves. OC Parks and OCFA have asked us to assist in their fire prevention efforts by providing an additional presence in parks over this peak holiday. Three OC Parks locations have been selected due to their high attendance, and high fire activity due to illegal fireworks. Shifts at these locations reflect peak attendance hours for these parks. Locations may be different than a normal Red Flag Fire Watch deployment and may include volunteers providing walking patrols within the park. They have been chosen after extensive research, and the assistance from OC Parks and OCFA staff.

Wind down your day with a hike in the beautiful Irvine open space. Enjoy the evening while hiking the East Fork and Ridge Route loop. This hike is just over 3 miles and experiences 700 feet of total climbing elevation including several short, steep inclines. Please be prepared with plenty of water and closed toe, sturdy shoes. The evenings are full of fun sounds and smells and this will be a great way to decompress after a busy day.

Please review the Difficulty Ratings on the brown banner above before registering. Understanding the 1-through-5 ratings system will help you evaluate your readiness to participate in this level-3 activity on the land.

This Deployment is only an Exercise Activity! Take this opportunity to check your Fire Watch gear and visit either your favorite Fire Watch location or a location you have never been to (but always wanted too!)

Complete the online Fire Watch Reporting Log and feel free to complete the Fire Watch Location Evaluation Worksheet located for download on the Fire Watch Resource Page.

**Note – You do not need to stay at the Fire Watch location for the full shift. Simply visit the Fire Watch location, complete the Evaluation Worksheet, check in with the Fire Watch information Hotline at 714-508-4700 or the Net Control Officer. Feel free to visit more than one location even during a single shift.