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 Fresno 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.
| ReCoverCA Owner-Occupied Mitigation (OOM) Grant | Eligible Home Hardening & Mitigation Costs Include: • Debris clearance, demolition, landscaping, repairs, etc. that increase the level of protection from future wildfires and disasters. • Defensible Space and Home Hardening activities that increase resilience and reduce or eliminate long-term risks and impacts of future disasters. • Activities that assist in bringing a home and property up to code with Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) standards.If you have questions regarding the ReCoverCA OOM Grant, call ReCoverCA at (916) 202-1764 or email ReCoverCA@hcd.ca.gov. |
| Free Potential Hazard Tree Inspection | Highway 168 Fire Safe Council is offering a free inspection for homeowners that meet the requirements by a Registered Professional Forester upon written request subject to funding availability.
Email forester@fresnocountyca.gov or visit the website to submit a request. |
| HomeSAFE Free Smoke Detector Installation Program | If your home does not have a smoke alarm, you are eligible to receive one, free of charge, by simply filling out an application at the Fire Station or at an event where the HomeSAFE program is promoted.
Call (559) 637-4230 for more information. |
| Community Restoration Fund |
The Central Sierra Resiliency Fund is a community initiative and response to the 2020 Creek Fire. View the current projects, managed by the Central Sierra Historical Society & Museum. Email resiliencyfund@sierrahistorical.org to learn more. |
 Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire. |
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Oak to Timberline Fire Safe Council
Email: info@oaktotimberline.org PO Box 762 |
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Highway 168 Fire Safe Council
Phone: (559) 259-2367 P.O. Box 639 |
 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. Miramonte Pinehurst – Miramonte |
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Central Valley VOAD
Phone: (559)237-3101 |
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Clovis CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Phone: 559-324-2201 |
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Fresno City CERT
Phone: (559) 621-2328 |
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Kingsburg CERT
Phone: (559) 897-5457 |
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Sanger City CERT
Phone: (559) 875-6568 |
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Reedley Valley Fire Explorers Program
A learning program for youth aged 14-20 to become familiar with fire and rescue. Contact: Reedley Fire Department |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Fresno County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (559) 600-4065
1221 Fulton Street
Fifth Floor
P.O. Box 11867
Fresno CA 93775-1867
| Fresno City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 621-4181 911 H. Street |
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Auberry Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 855-2777 33051 Powerhouse Rd |
| Bald Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 855-8194 41967 Auberry Road |
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| Clovis City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 324-2261 1233 5th St |
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Coalinga City Fire Department
Phone: (559)-935-1652 300 W Elm Avenue |
| Firebaugh Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 659-2043 1133 P Street |
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CAL FIRE/Fresno County Fire District Phone: (559) 493-4300 210 S. Academy |
| Hume Lake Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co.
Phone: (559) 305-7677 64144 Hume Lake Road |
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| Huntington Lake Volunteer Fire
Phone: (559) 893-2347 125 E Barstow Suite 109 |
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| Kingsburg City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 897-5457 1460 Marion Street |
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Laton Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 923-4870 20799 S Fowler Ave |
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Mountain Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 338-1100 46694 Chuckwagon Road |
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Orange Cove Fire District
Phone: (559) 626-7758 550 Center Street |
| Reedley City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 637-4230 1060 D St |
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| Riverdale Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 867-3838 20868 Malsbary St |
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Sanger City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 875-6568 601 West Avenue |
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Selma City Fire Department
Phone: (559) 891-2211 1711 Tucker Street |
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Shaver Lake Volunteer Fire Department
Phone: (559) 841-8136 P.O. Box 35 |
