FireSafe Corona committed to creating communities that are informed, prepared, fire-adapted, resilient, and capable of withstanding major wildfire.
Our Board of Committed Residents
Erin Grace – President
Erin Grace is a proud Fire Wife to LA County Fire Captain Andy Manzano and serves as President of FireSafe Corona, a nonprofit dedicated to wildfire preparedness and community safety. With a strong background in real estate and decades of community service, Erin is passionate about helping families feel secure and connected.
She is an active Circle City Rotarian and serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys & Girls Club of Whittier/Pico Rivera, continuing her commitment to youth and public service. Erin’s leadership reflects her deep dedication to building safer, more resilient communities through education, preparedness, and collaboration.
“Strong communities are built through service, safety, and showing up for one another.”
Brad Daniels – Vice President
Brad Daniels moved to Corona drawn by its wonderful location adjacent to the Cleveland National Forest. Keenly aware of the fire risks that come with that natural beauty, he’s dedicated to helping our vibrant, multicultural community manage them wisely. His professional background spans education, government, and technology, with experience in risk and emergency management, policy, compliance, and organizational and community partnerships.
Brad believes strongly in service, especially at the community level in and around Corona. He’s active in HOA fire safety and governance, and volunteers locally to support access to educational opportunities and food security.
“For those of us with cherished memories of lighting sparklers and fireworks, it’s natural to want to pass on traditions. Living in Corona means embracing the rules that come with high fire risk. Since all personal fireworks are prohibited here, let’s instead celebrate together at our city’s public fireworks displays.”
Shirley Towler – Treasurer
Shirley is a resident of Corona for 35 years. She is a Library Board of Trustees for the City of Corona and Retired Vice President Senior Trust Officer.
I volunteered to be a board member of the Fire Safe Council to serve and also learn ways in which to prepare and prevent some of the catastrophic destruction that fires can do to our city. By taking precautionary measures before a major fire we can hopefully minimize our damages.”
Vacant – Secretary
Grants
Pending Outcome – 2022 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant (FP&S)
Name: Corona West Fuel Modification and Evacuation Plan with Actionable Projects
Amount Applied for: $356,000
2022 Community Fire-Safe Capacity-Building Grant Program
Name: FireSafe Corona: Foundations for Success
Amount Awarded: $20,000
2022-23 Local Assistance Specified Grant from the State of California
Name: Projects in support of the Community Wildfire Protection Plan
Amount Awarded: $200,000