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Fire Risk Reduction Programs

Many Fire District programs, require individuals to proactively participate by using fire-science guidelines to clear their properties of hazardous fire fuel such as dead and downed trees, and create defensible space around buildings on their property to help reduce the chance of home ignition from blowing embers; disposing of fire-hazardous waste like pruned tree limbs and brush, and registering for District services. While participation in these projects is the responsibility of the resident, they greatly benefit the community at large. The programs highlighted below are available to all Fire District residents, free of charge in most cases (see details for each program):

Graphic depicting Home Ignition Zones by showing a two-story house at the top of a wooded hillside, with a red line showing the Immediate Zone, 0 to 5-ft from the structure, an orange line showing the Intermediate Zone, 5 to 30-ft from the structure, a light green line showing the Extended Zone, 30 to 100-ft from the structure, and a dark green line showing the Downslope Extended Zone, up to 200-ft from the structure. The Immediate Zone shows no vegetation or combustible materials. Where trees are growing along a hillside, spacing recommendations change: trees on a gentle downward slope should be spaced 10-ft apar; trees on a moderately steep slope should be spaced 20-ft apart, while trees on a very steep slope should be spaced 30-ft apart. This spacing will provide better protection in the event that a fire is moving up a hillside toward a home.

Home Ignition Zone (HIZ) Assessment and Rebate ProgramReceive an evaluation of your property’s potential ignition sites.

Brush Chipping Program

Defensible Space Brush Chipping & Debris Removal ProgramReduce the quantity of flammable yard waste

Yard Waste Drop-Off

Defensible Space Fuel Reduction Monthly Drop OffProgram with Greenwaste Recovery to discard yard waste associated with property hygiene efforts.

LAHCFD Classroom

Weed AbatementInspect your property to ensure it has defensible space.

Vegetation Management

Vegetation ManagementReduce the quantity of flammable yard waste.

Zone 0

Current Zone 0 Information

Firewise USA®

Residents need to be ready and prepared. Communities need to be resilient. Neighbors helping neighbors-this is what Firewise USA® is all about. Based on fire science, the NFPA Firewise USA® recognition program teaches how to prepare homes to withstand embers and prevent flames and surface fire from igniting your home and immediate surroundings.

Firewise USA

Firewise USA®Work with your neighbors to make your community safer.