OURMISSION
SmokeChasers’ mission is to promote emergency preparedness in support of Amador County’s first responders in order to help save lives and property in the event of a disaster.
Go to the ZONE!
Throughout the Fair, visit our many interactive zones to help with your peace of mind this fire season…and have fun!
EVACUATION & RESCUE - How to quickly and safely evacuate Friends and Family - pets and livestock.
- Making an easy to follow plan during an emergency
- Sheriff’s Office on when and where to go
- Seminars on what to do in a wildfire, what to pack in a Go Bag
- Amador Fire Protection District and local paramedics demonstrate “Sidewalk CPR”
- Basic first aid
- Proper usage of child safety seats
- Amador Fire Medical Director, Dr. Sloane, provides hands-on CPR training using dummies
HOME & LAND HARDENING ZONE - Demonstrations and seminars to make your home and property fire resistant.
- Ember Wash - How Your House Really Burns – You won’t want to miss this demonstration by Vulcan Vents and New Cal Metals, and see a LIVE demonstration showing how houses burn from embers getting into the attic, sheeting, and other areas. This is how a majority of residential neighborhoods catch on fire.
- PG&E Incident Command Trailer and tour
- Amador Fire Safe Council clearing activities
- Forest Service plans
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS ZONE - Life saving options during emergencies.
- The Office of Emergency Services has exciting news to share about their new website featuring up to the minute emergency information
- On site sign-ups for CodeRED phone alerts
- Neighborhood Radio Groups showcase their early alert radio system every half hour
- SIGNAL apps for local community communications
ANIMALS LARGE AND SMALL ZONE - Keeping our feathered and furry friends safe.
- Sign up to get accredited volunteers who can evacuate and care for your livestock
- Know where to go with your evacuated pets, large and small
- Put together a “Go Bag” for your pets
- Meet rescued hawks and owls, “Second Chances” canines, therapy dogs, and ETA’s “mini” team
GAME ON! WARRIOR FITNESS ZONE
Owned by two law enforcement officers, Warrior Fitness helps you get your “game on” with an engine tug, timed obstacle course, and more. Learn more about first responder health and fitness.
