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Homeowners in Shasta County, Trinity County, Butte County, Lassen County, Tehama County, and Siskiyou County have access to grant funding for defensible space services through the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Safe Council Grant Program. This program provides funding to local organizations and government agencies to help promote fire safety and reduce the threat of wildfire in their communities. Eligible projects include the creation of defensible space, the installation of fire alarms and sprinkler systems, and the development of evacuation plans. To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit the respective county Fire Safe Council website:

Shasta County Fire Safe Council: https://www.shastafiresafe.org/

Tehama-Glenn Fire Safe Council: https://www.glenncountyrcd.org/tehama-glenn-fire-safe-council

Lassen Fire Safe Council: https://www.lassenfiresafecouncil.org/

Butte County Fire Safe Council: https://buttefiresafe.net/

Trinity County Fire Safe Council: https://firesafetrinity.org/

Fire Safe Council of Siskiyou: https://firesafesiskiyou.com/

Modoc Fire Safe Council : http://modocfiresafecouncil.org/

Plumas County Fire Safe Council: https://www.plumasfiresafe.org/

Humboldt County Fire Safe Council: https://humboldtgov.org/689/Fire-Safe-Council

Mendocino Fire Safe Council: https://firesafemendocino.org/

Sonoma County Fire Safe Council: https://www.firesafesonoma.org/

El Dorado County Fire safe County : https://www.edcfiresafe.org/

It's important to note that the availability of the funding for these programs may vary year-to-year, and the application process can be competitive. Additionally, the specific requirements and terms for each program may change over time, so it's important to check with the funding organization for the most up-to-date information.

There are several grant funding options available for northern California residents looking to create defensible space around their homes. One option is the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Fire Safe Council Grant Program. This program provides funding to local organizations and government agencies to help promote fire safety and reduce the threat of wildfire in their communities. Eligible projects include the creation of defensible space, the installation of fire alarms and sprinkler systems, and the development of evacuation plans. To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit the CAL FIRE website at: http://www.fire.ca.gov/grants/firesafecouncils/

Another option for northern California residents is the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Fire Prevention and Safety Grant program. This program provides funding to local fire departments, non-profit organizations, and other groups to support fire prevention and safety activities. Eligible activities include the creation of defensible space, fire safety education and training, and the purchase of equipment and materials to support fire prevention efforts. This program is designed to help communities better prepare for and respond to the threat of wildfire. To learn more about this program and how to apply, visit the FEMA website at: https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters

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Lot Clearing Services for Defensible Space in Redding, CA and Northern CA

By Grind Fire Defense • 03 Apr, 2023

Is your property in need of defensible space services? Grind Fire Definse can clear your lot to better defend your home from the threat of a wildfire. Lot clearing is an essential part of defensible space.

Brush Clearing: Keeping Your Property Lean and Green to Help Protect Your Home.

By Grind Fire Defense • 03 Apr, 2023

Grind Fire Defense can clear brush away from your home to give your home defensible space and harden your home against the threat of wildfire.

Grind Fire Defense conducting Defensible space services.

What are Defensible Space Services?

By Grind Fire Defense • 01 Feb, 2023

Defensible space, and home hardening are essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Grind Fire Defense is a professional defensible space service provider.

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When is Tree Removal Necessary for Defensible Space?

By Grind Fire Defense • 01 Feb, 2023

Tree removal is often required for defensible space. Grind Fire Defense can remove the tree, and clean up your lot at the same time.

Wildfire Defensible Space: Zone Zero

By Grind Fire Defense • 22 Dec, 2022

Zone Zero is Ground Zero when protecting your home from embers. This is the first Defensible Space zone, 0' to 5' from structures, decks, or anything attached to your home. Watch this short video for an introduction to the concept of Zone Zero and how you can help protect your home's most vulnerable exterior space from wildfire embers.

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Cal Fire Defensible Space Resources

By Grind Fire Defense • 02 Jan, 2022

Defensible space, coupled with home hardening, is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. Defensible space is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surround it. Cal Fire is the go to source for information about fire safety. https://www.fire.ca.gov/programs/communications/defensible-space-prc-4291/

What you need to know to protect your home

By Grind Fire Defense • 02 Jan, 2022

With the Carr fire mostly contained, you might assume that maintaining a defensible space around your home is no longer necessary. Experts will assure you that it is. As Dusty Gyves, the fire captain for Cal Fire Station No. 58, fought the fire, he noticed a large portion of people who had not complied with the law to make outdoor spaces around their homes less attractive to oncoming blazes and embers. But the Carr and Hirz fires should be a wake-up call. Nothing is foolproof, but Gyves said clearing defensible space tremendously reduces the risk of someone’s home being destroyed. Here’s what you need to know. Q: What is defensible space? It’s the space between a structure, like your home, and wildland area that acts as a buffer to slow or stop wildfires. Cal Fire defines it in two zones. Zone 1 is a 30-foot perimeter around structures, including decks. The second is 100 feet out from structures. ‍ Read more here Redding Record Searchlight

Here we have collected some great resources for anyone interested in learning more about wildfires and their impact on homes and property. You can find information on wildfires, including where they have occurred recently and what caused them to start. You'll also find tips on how to protect your home from wildfire damage. These include tips on creating a defensible space around your home, clearing brush from around the perimeter and adding fireproof materials to your home.