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 Mendocino 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.
| Defensible Space Assistance Program | Defensible Space Assistance for Income-Eligible (DSAFIE) is a program that helps low-income seniors and persons with disabilities adhere to defensible space regulations.
Call (707) 462-3662 or apply online at the Mendocino County Fire Safe website. |
| Chipper Program | The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Community “Chipper Day” Program allows community members to schedule a chipper day as a neighborhood or join the waitlist as an individual. Sign up to receive free vegetation chipping service to aid in creating 100 feet of defensible space around your property.
To sign up, call (707) 462-3662, email admin@firesafemendocino.org, or visit the Mendocino County Fire Safe Council Website. |
| Home Assessment Program | The Mendocino County Fire Safe Council’s FREE Home Assessment Program can visit your home and explain how to use basic fire science principles to your best advantage. They will also leave you with customized advice and specific steps you can take to protect your property.
To schedule a free Home Assessment, email admin@firesafemendocino.org or call 707-462-3662. |
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Mendocino Fire Safe Council
Phone: (707) 462-3662 P.O. Box 263 |
Mendocino County has over 40 Fire Safe Councils! View Fire Safe Councils near you by visiting the interactive map on the Mendocino Fire Safe Council website: https://firesafemendocino.org/neighborhood-fire-safe-councils-of-mendocino-county/
 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. Black Bart Trail – Redwood Valley |
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Mendocino County CERT Phone: (707) 462-1959 Email: kharrison@ncoinc.org413 N. State St Ukiah, CA 95482 |
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Mendocino County VOAD
Phone: (707) 467-3200 x285 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
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• Mendocino County Office of Emergency Services • Mendocino ReadyEmail: OES@MendocinoCounty.org 501 Low Gap Road |
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CAL FIRE – Mendocino Unit (MEU)
Phone: (707) 459-7414 17501 N. Highway 101 |
Mendocino County Volunteer Fire Departments
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Albion-Little River
Phone: (707) 937-4022 P.O. Box 634 |
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Anderson Valley Phone: (707) 895-2020 Email: firechief.avcsd@gmail.com P.O. Box 398 |
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Brooktrails
Phone: (707) 459-4441 24860 Birch |
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Comptche
Phone: (707) 937-0728 P.O. Box 164 |
| Covelo
Phone: (707) 983-6719 |
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Elk
Phone: (707) 877-3444 P.O. Box 151 |
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Fort Bragg
Phone: (707) 961-2831 141 N. Main St |
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Hopland Phone: (707) 744-1222 P.O. Box 463 |
| Long Valley-Laytonville
Phone: (707) 984-6055 P.O. Box 89 |
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| Leggett
Phone: (707) 354-2044 P.O. Box 191 |
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Mendocino Phone: (707) 937-0131 Email: mvfd@mcn.org 44700 Little Lake |
| Piercy Phone: (707) 247-3449 Email: piercy5600@yahoo.com P.O. Box 206 |
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| Potter Valley
Phone: (707) 743-1415 10521 Main Street |
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Redwood Coast-Point Arena
Phone: (707) 882-1833 P.O. Box 245 |
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Redwood Valley-Calpella Phone: (707) 485-8121 Email: rvcfd@comcast.net P.O. Box 385 |
| South Coast-Gualala Phone: (707) 884-4700 39215 Church |
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| Ukiah Valley Email: chief6400@att.net 1500 S. State |
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Westport Phone: (707) 964-4646 Email: westportfire1@gmail.com P.O. Box 63 |
| Whale Gulch
Phone: (707) 986-7317 76850 B Usal Road |
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Willits-Little Lake
Phone: (707) 459-6271 74 E. Commercial |
