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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 Lassen 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.

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Wildfire Risk Reduction (Mitigation) Resources

View grants, community programs and information that can help you reduce the chances of a wildfire damaging or destroying your home. “Home hardening” means home improvements. “Defensible space” means creating a plant and tree-free zone around your home.

Shingletown Curbside Chipping Program Free vegetation material chipping service offered by the Lassen Fire Safe Council.

Contact the Lassen Fire Safe Council at (530) 250-4449

Defensible Space Assistance Program This defensible space program provides no-cost property assessments, homeowner education, and treatment of eligible properties for vulnerable residents (i.e., low-income, disadvantaged, seniors, disabled, or veterans) throughout Lassen County.

Contact the Lassen Fire Safe Council at (530) 250-4449.

Local Wildfire Preparedness Resources

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.


Fire Safe Councils are community-led organizations that mobilize residents to protect their homes and communities from wildfire.


Lassen Fire Safe Council

Contact: Cade Mohler
Phone: 530-250-4449
Email: cade@lassenfiresafecouncil.org

1825 Main Street,
Susanville, CA 96130

Day/Lassen Bench Fire Safe Council
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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.


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Wildfire Preparedness

View contact information for Fire Safe Councils, Firewise Communities, and other programs that are working towards wildfire resilient communities.

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Local Fire Departments and Government Agencies

Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.

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Lassen County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (530) 257-8504
Email: lassen.oes@fire.ca.gov

697-345 Highway 36
Susanville, CA 96130

Susanville Fire Department | Susanville CA Susanville Fire Department

Phone: (530) 257-5152
Email: Fire@cityofsusanville.org

CALFire Lassen Modoc Unit

Contact: Robert Whitchurch, Fire Captain
Phone: (530) 257-2295

 

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