Portola has been certified as a Firewise community by the National Fire Protection Association for 2025. 

Thank you to Councilmember Mikki Battaglia for her assistance along with the Northern Sierra Air Quality Management District for spearheading this initiative.  

Additional thanks to Plumas County Fire Safe Council, City of Portola Public Engagement Officer, and the Beckwourth Peak Fire Protection District.  

For more information on Firewise and fire safety please visit the links below.

The Firewise certificate can be found in a PDF format to be shared with interested parties below. You may also request a printed version in person at City Hall during normal business hours.

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NFPA - Firewise USA® 

Meet the Staff - Plumas County Fire Safe Council