Deer Springs Fire Safe Council has received local, state, and national recognition of its efforts to improve fire safety for residents of the Deer Springs Fire Protection District.
2022
OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP AWARD - San Diego County Fire Safe Council recognized Deer Springs Fire Safe Council for "cultivating collaborative relationships which resulted in numerous successful community projects."
2016
WILDFIRE MITIGATION AWARD - A national award "established in 2014, the award is the highest commendation for innovation and leadership displayed by individuals and organizations committed to wildfire preparedness and mitigation according to the awards committee." The award was presented by the National Association of State Foresters, The International Association of Fire Chiefs, the United States Forest Service and the National Fire Protection Association.
2015
CAL FIRE DIRECTOR'S AWARD - presented by Ken Pimlot, Director CAL FIRE. “The Deer Springs Fire Safe Council has been exemplary in its commitment to the goals of mitigating the risk and reducing the impact of unchecked wildfire, including securing grants, spearheading fuel breaks, and upgrading the capabilities of the fire service.” DSFSC is one of only two fire safe councils in the state of California to ever achieve this prestigious recognition.
2012
PROJECT OF THE YEAR - The Deer Springs Fire Safe Council was honored with the "2012 Project of the Year" award at the annual awards ceremony hosted by the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County. DSFSC won this award for the Moosa Canyon Fuel Reduction Project which spanned almost four years and was recognized for the cutting edge collaborative work with local, State and federal agencies. Many high-ranking officials from fire prevention and suppression were present to acknowledge and support this award.
CERTIFICATES OF ACHIEVEMENT - In addition to the Project of the Year award, DSFSC was recognized with certificates of achievement by San Diego County Supervisors Bill Horn and Diane Jacob as well as by State Senator Joel Anderson.