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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 Sierra 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.

Hazardous Fuel Reduction Program Fill out the form on this webpage to request information and assistance with creating defensible space and clearing wildfire fuels from around your property.

Contact sierracountyfsc@gmail.com or call (530) 994-2266 to learn more.

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.
Fire Safe Sierra County

Fire Safe Sierra County

Phone: (530) 994-2266
Email: sierracountyfsc@gmail.com

PO Box 124
Downieville, CA 95936

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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.


Alleghany – Alleghany
Calpine – Calpine
Loyalton Pines – Loyalton
Pike – North San Juan
Sierra Brooks – Loyalton
Sierra City-Bassett Station – Sierra City
Sierraville – Sierraville
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Phone: (530) 582-4800
Email: info@sierrabusiness.org

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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Sierra County Office of Emergency Services

Phone: (530) 289-2850

101 Courthouse Square
P.O. Box 530
Downieville, CA 95936

Sierra County Fire Protection District #1

Sierra County Fire Protection District 1

Phone: (530) 604-4013
Email: sierracountyfire1@gmail.com

P.O. Box 255,
Sierraville, CA 96126

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