FireWise Support

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed the Firewise program to help communities reduce wildfire risk through effective vegetation management and home hardening practices. Staff from the Wildland Division present the Firewise criteria to neighborhoods and assist with the community application process. 

 

As of 2024, the City of Berkeley boasts 13 recognized Firewise communities, and more pending. Increasing the number of Firewise groups improves the city's eligibility for grant funding.  For more information, visit FireWise USA.

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Berkeley Fire Department Firewise Contact: KRevilla@berkeleyca.gov

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Visit Berkeley Fire Department's Fire Safe Berkeley resource page.

 

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Defensible Space Inspections

Berkeley Fire Department visits residential properties in the high severity fire zones to evaluate whether your home meets defensible space, vegetation management, and home hardening standards. Following the evaluation, you will receive a comprehensive online report that includes recommendations for improving your home’s ability to survive a wildfire. This evaluation may also determine if your property meets state and local requirements for defensible space.

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For more information or to view BFD's inspection schedule, please visit webpage.

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BFD's self-inspection checklist is available for download.  

 

Inspections run annually March - November.