Below you will find local wildfire preparedness programs, grants and resources to help you make home / property improvements and reduce wildfire risk in your community. Scroll down to access grants and resources for San Bernardino County.
Refer back to the “Get Started” page for statewide California information on brush clearing and other requirements and risk reduction resources for improving your home’s chances of surviving a wildfire and increasing your and your community’s eligibility for insurance discounts and renewal rewards.
Residential Assessment Program (RAP) | Free residential assessments by the San Bernardino County Fire Department for properties in rural areas with high wildfire risk.
To learn more and apply, click the link to visit the RAP webpage or contact the SBCFD at (909) 386-8400 / countyfirerap@sbcfire.org |
Hazardous Dead Tree Removal | Do you have a dead or dying tree on your property? Visit the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council website to see if you are eligible for their grant-funded tree removal program.
Call 866-923-3473 for more information. |
Curbside Chipping Program | Visit the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council website for information on their chipping program.
Call 866-923-3473 for more information. |
Desert Region Defensible Space Assessment | The High Desert Emergency Action Alliance offers free Defensible Space Assessments, conducted by certified professionals, evaluate your property and provide expert recommendations to help you safeguard your property against wildfire.
Click the link and scroll down to “book your appointment” to apply, or contact 760-853-0220 / hello@hdeaa.org for more information. |
NPHS Resilience NOW Program | The NPHS (Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services) has two new wildfire retrofit programs available.
The Resilience Now Program provides up to $5,000 in loan financing for income-eligible homeowners who have received notifications from their homeowners insurance company that they must make necessary Wildfire Preparedness Retrofits to their homes. The program provides financing for homeowners to make the immediate repairs required by their homeowners insurance company. For information about the application, contact Curtis Miller at Curtis@nphsinc.org or call (909) 988-5979. |
NPHS Resilience LOAN Program | The NPHS (Neighborhood Partnership Housing Services) has two new wildfire retrofit programs available.
The Resilience Loan Program offers up to $25,000 in loans to help Inland Valley homeowners of single-family homes, townhomes, condominiums, and manufactured homes on a permanent foundation complete comprehensive home repairs and enhance their home’s defense against wildfire threats For information about the application, contact Curtis Miller at Curtis@nphsinc.org or call (909) 988-5979. |
Morongo Basin Free Smoke Alarm Program | The Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council can provide free smoke alarms for your home.
Click the link and scroll down to “Register” to apply, or contact 760-853-0220 / hello@hdeaa.org for more information. |
Angelus Oaks Fire Safe Council Phone: (909) 794-6869 Email: ao98@gmail.com P.O. Box 117 |
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Arrowhead Communities Fire Safe Council Phone: (909) 337-3383 Email: gnewcombe1@hotmail.com P.O. Box 630 |
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Big Bear Valley Fire Safe Council
Phone: (909) 584-1403 or (909) 584-1066 P.O. Box 6328 |
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Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council
Phone: 909-315-8835 P.O. Box 1328 |
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Inland Empire Fire Safe Alliance
More info coming soon. |
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Lytle Creek Fire Safe Council
Phone: (909) 887-5525 P.O. Box 226 |
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Desert Region Fire Safe Council Phone: (760) 853-0220 Email: hello@hdeaa.org 57353 29 Palms Hwy, Suite B |
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Morongo Basin Fire Safe Council
Phone: (760) 853-0220 57353 29 Palms Hwy, Suite B |
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Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council
Phone: (866) 923-3473 P.O. Box 2582 |
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Rancho Cucamonga Fire Safe Council
Email: RCFire@CityofRC.us Rancho Cucamonga, |
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San Antonio Heights Fire Safe Council
713 Kilbourne Drive |
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Wrightwood Fire Safe Council
Phone: (760) 249-3249 P.O. Box 3100 |
Firewise is a national program that encourages communities to work together to assess and reduce wildfire risks. Visit Become a Firewise USA Site to learn how to make your community Firewise. Angelus Oaks Community – Angelus Oaks |
San Bernardino VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster
Email: sbcountyvoad@gmail.com |
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Morongo Basin VOAD
Contact: Marjorie Smith |
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San Bernardino County CERT
Phone: (909) 356-3998 |
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City of San Bernardino CERT
Email: CertTeam@SBCity.org |
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San Antonio Heights CERT
Contact: John Castillo |
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Wrightwood CERT
Email: certWrightwood@gmail.com 1275 Hwy 2 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (909) 387-5974
Email: info@sbcfire.org
157 Wset 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92415
San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
Phone: (909) 387-5974 157 W. 5th Street |
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CALFIRE – San Bernardino Unit (BDU) Phone: (909) 881-6900 3800 N. Sierra Way |
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City of Rancho Cucamonga Fire District
Phone: (909) 477-2770 10500 Civic Center Dr |