Protecting Placer: Water, Fire, and Community Safety

Placer County is no stranger to wildfire. That’s why PCWA and local fire departments—from foothill communities like Colfax to growing cities like Rocklin—work together year-round to plan, prepare, and protect.

In this video, Fire Chief Brian Estes (Placer County Fire Department / CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit), Fire Chief Reginald Williams (City of Rocklin Fire Department), and PCWA General Manager Andy Fecko explain how strong partnerships, thoughtful planning, and reliable infrastructure help safeguard lives, property, and critical resources.

They share how PCWA designs its water system with firefighting in mind, how fire departments tailor response to different landscapes, and how defensible space and fire-wise landscaping make a difference at the home level.

Watch the video to see how local agencies are working together to protect Placer County—and how you can be part of the effort.