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Ways to Get Involved
Volunteers serve as the driving force behind the MET. We encourage you to identify one or more areas of interest where you can make a contribution, whether large or small. Each new volunteer invigorates our organization and enhances the MET’s capacity to achieve our objective of safeguarding Painted Cave and our neighboring communities from the risk of wildfire.
Community Defense Team (CDT)
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Community Defense Team members are committed to defending their homes and assisting others in the event of a major fire. Commitments will include training time, drills, and potential investments in personal protective gear and equipment. Participation in formal planning meetings is recommended but optional.
Contact info@mountainemberteam.com for the training schedule.
Equipment and Logistics Maintenance
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The MET’s equipment and tools are vital to our mitigation and firefighting efforts. It is imperative that these items are properly maintained and primed for the planned vegetation management projects, and emergency use against embers in the event of a wildfire.
Contact the MET Board if you are mechanically skilled and would like to help with the maintenance and repair of our tools.
Vegetation Management
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Help us build and maintain community defensible space that will assist in protecting our homes during a wildfire. Check the community calendar weekly for the following fuel maintenance volunteer days:
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Brush Clearing
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Controlled Burns
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Chipping
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Weed Whipping
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Environmental Monitoring
Contact the MET Board for more information.
Evacuation Preparation and Planning
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
A wildfire may impact our communities at any time. It’s no longer a matter of “if” but “when”. Developing and maintaining a community evacuation plan is essential for ensuring the preparedness and safety of our mountain community in the event of a wildfire or other natural disaster.
Contact Phil Seymour if you'd like to assist with the development of an evacuation playbook.
Board of Directors
ANNUAL ELECTIONS
Each year, Mountain Ember Team members vote for their Board of Directors. Please consider nominating yourself or another MET member as a potential candidate.
2025 MET Board of Directors:
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President: Brandon Kaysen
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Vice-President: Nick Hart
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Secretary: Jenny VanSeters
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Treasurer: Cheryl Baker
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Recorder: Maureen Byers
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Directors: Alan Struebing, Ina Brittain, Carla D'Antonio, Liz Lundquist, Christian Winnewisser, Casey Cleland
MET Committees
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Board of Directors has three committees to support the ongoing development and growth of the MET. Members and non-members can participate and serve as a committee member. The current committees are:
1. Community Defense Team Committee
2. Membership Committee
3. Development Committee
If you are interested in participating, please reach out to the MET Board of Directors at info@mountainemberteam.com