The Project Begins
WEFSC has been awarded a substantial grant from SDG&E for fire fuel removal from our roadways. This work will reduce risk during evacuations and give the fire agency's vehicles better access to our area. Phase 1 of the project has started. Follow the link below.
Quick Links to help with Defensible Space and Weed Abatement
San Diego County Fire Authority
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County
The Prevention division of the San Diego County Fire Authority is responsible for the following programs and services:
- Weed abatement and defensible space inspections
- Discretionary project review
- Plan check of building permit applications and fire suppression/protection systems*
- Inspections of new construction and fire suppression/protection systems*
- Sheriff's licensing inspections
- Inspections of State licensed care facilities
*Agencies/areas we provide fire prevention services for: Borrego Springs FPD, Deer Springs FPD, Julian-Cuyamaca FPD, Lakeside FPD, Ramona MWD, Mootamai MWD, Pauma Valley MWD, Yuima MWD, and those communities within CSA 135.
Contact info: SDCFA
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County
Fire Safe Council Of San Diego County
About the Fire Safe Council of San Diego County
The Fire Safe Council of San Diego County helps residents protect their families and homes from wildfire. Through our programs and services we foster fire prevention and safety throughout the county, while encouraging community involvement. Learn what you can do before, during, and after a wildfire to stay fire safe and fire wise.
California Defensible Space Law
City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department
City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department
Public Resource code (PRC) 4291
Cal Fire’s Defensible Space Inspectors (DSI) are visiting homes within the State Responsibility Area (SRA) to enforce the Defensible Space code, Public Resource Code (PRC) 4291. It requires residents of California to provide and maintain a defensible space of 100 feet (minimum) around all structures
City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department
City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department
City of San Diego Fire Rescue Department
To get answers to current codes and weed abatement issues, call The City of San Diego Fire Rescue Community Risk Reduction Program at (619) 533-4444.