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 Kern 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 Fire Hazard Reduction Program | Contact your local Fire Department or Kern County Fire Safe Council for up-to-date information on any programs available to get assistance with creating defensible space and hazardous fuels removal around your home. |
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Kern Fire Safe Council
Phone: (661) 246-3955 P.O. Box 6572 |
 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. |
| We are unaware of any Firewise Communities in Kern County. Having Firewise Communities in an area helps residents to obtain and keep affordable insurance plans for their homes. Click here to learn more about making your community Firewise. |
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Volunteer Center Kern County
Phone: (661) 395-9787 1311 Eye Street |
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Bakersfield Area CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
Phone: (661) 391-7110 |
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California City CERT
Phone: (760) 373-4841 |
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Greater Tehachapi Valley CERT
Phone: (661) 750-2263 |
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Indian Wells Valley CERT
Phone: (760) 384-8859 100 W. California Ave. |
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Kern County Fire Department CERT
Contact: Crystal Jackson, Kern County CERT Coordinator |
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Kern River Valley CERT
Email: krvcert@yahoo.com Elks Lodge, 6708 Wofford Blvd. |
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Lost Hills CERT
Email: eric.sill@wonderful.com |
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Mountain Communities CERT
Email: dsreiner2@gmail.com |
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Pine Mountain Club CERT
Phone: (661) 242-1094 |
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Rosamond CERT
Email: crjackson@kerncountyfire.org |
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Stallion Springs CERT
Phone: (661) 412-2378 27800 Stallion Springs Drive |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
Kern County Office of Emergency Services
Phone: (661) 873-2602
2601 Panorama Dr
Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Kern County Fire Department
Phone: (661) 391-3310 5642 Victor Street
Bakersfield, CA 93308 |
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Bakersfield Fire Department
Phone: (661) 326-3911 Headquarters and Admin Offices |
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California City Fire Department
Phone: (760) 373-4841 20890 Hacienda Blvd |
| Ridgecrest City Fire Department
Phone: (661) 391-7000 5642 Victor Street |
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| Wasco City Fire Department
Phone: (661) 758-6447 2424 7th Street |
