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 Marin 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.
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 buffer zone around a home or building that is modified to reduce wildfire risk by clearing flammable vegetation, using fire-resistant materials, and ensuring safe access for emergency responders.
| Marin Wildfire Prevention Authority | A one stop shop for all fire mitigation resources, including resident grants for home hardening and defensible space.
Phone: (415) 539-6972 1600 Los Gamos Dr |
| Marin Wildfire Resident Grants | Marin Wildlife’s grant funded Wildfire Risk Home Evaluation Program helps applicants identify what wildfire risks are present on their properties and creates solutions to address those risks by providing home hardening and defensible space assistance.
The 2024 grant program is closed; Contact Marin Wildfire at grants@marinwildfire.org to learn about the future of the program. |
| Fire Safe Marin | Fire Safe Marin’s website offers a comprehensive range of resources to help residents prepare for wildfire, including science-based information on home hardening, defensible space, evacuation checklists, and support for Firewise communities. The FSM YouTube features educational videos, timely updates and deep dives into resilience topics.Additionally, FSM produces a monthly e-newsletter, social media updates, and promotes local community events. The site also provides access to training programs for landscaping and construction professionals, along with resources for schools, bilingual outreach, and wildfire safety materials like signage and print guides |
| Chipper Day Program | Register for the chipper program here:
Email: chipper@marinwildfire.org. |
| Novato Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Program | The Novato Fire Department mitigation team offers appointments for free personalized assessments, recommendations for improvements, and information on financial assistance programs.
After receiving an assessment, you can apply for a Home Hardening and Vegetation grant. Click the link to schedule a free assessment, or call (415-878-2622) to learn more information. |
| San Rafael Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Program | The San Rafael Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Team conducts wildfire mitigation projects and home assessments throughout the San Rafael area. Some assistance may be available to directly help low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners reduce the wildfire risk around their homes as well as other wildfire mitigation
If you’d like to schedule a visit to your property: click here to apply online, call 415-721-2875, or email srfd.dspace@cityofsanrafael.org. |
| Landscaper Training | Fire Safe Marin – Fire Safe Marin has established a partnership with the Northern California Landscape Contractors Association (NCLCA). Fire Safe Marin, with support and assistance from representatives of NCLCA developed a training program (online or in person) for landscape professionals.
To learn more, click the link to visit Fire Safe Marin’s website. |
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Fire Safe Marin
Phone: (415) 570-4398 P.O. Box 2831 |
 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. Alto Sutton Neighborhood – Mill Valley |
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Marin County VOAD
Phone: (415) 448-0340 1 McInnis Pkwy |
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Marin CERT
CERT classes are held at locations in Southern Marin, Central Marin, West Marin, San Rafael and Novato. Phone: (415) 868-1566 |
Fire departments and government agencies in your area may be offering wildfire risk reduction programs and help.
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Marin County Fire Department
Phone: (415) 473-6717 33 Castlerock Ave |
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San Rafael Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation Team
Phone: (415) 485-3054 1375 Fifth Avenue |
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Novato Fire Department
Point of Contact: Yvette Blount, Novato FD Wildfire Mitigation Specialist Supervisor 95 Rowland Way, |
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Southern Marin Fire Department
Phone: (415) 388-8182 28 Liberty Ship Way Suite 2800, |
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Central Marin Fire Department
Point of Contact: Todd Lando, Hazard Mitigation Specialist 342 Tamalpais Drive |
