The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection has a comprehensive safety and injury and illness prevention program designed to protect the physical well-being of our employees. Each of the 21 CAL FIRE Units has a safety committee. Those 21 committees are responsible to the Unit Chief of that Unit. The committees work closely with the Region Safety Committee, and the Department's Occupational Safety and Health Program (OSHPro).

The coordinator for the Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit Safety Program is Battalion Chief Jeff Young. Chief Young chairs the Unit's safety committee which serves as a focal point for safety related issues by gathering and disseminating safety information using a review process, in an attempt to provide as safe a work environment as possible. In addition, the committee is charged to research, identify, and share new information and technology related to safe practices.

The safety committee provides a channel for two-way communication that encourages employees at all levels and classifications to participate in the Unit's Safety Program. Committee membership is made up of one representative of each classification (fire captain, equipment operator, clerical). This structure provides a voice to all employees within the Unit to raise and pursue safety concerns.

Lassen-Modoc-Plumas Unit Safety Committee Membership Roster