Defensible Space and Fire Safe Home
Living with Wildfire in Mendocino County
(9MB PDF) How to protect yourself, your property, and natural resources: the basics of living in a fire prone landscape.
Incorporation fire safe concepts into residential landscaping is one of the most important steps to help your home survive a wildfire.
Living with Fire in Santa Cruz County
(2.5 MB PDF) Complimentary information to "Living with Wildfire in Mendocino County."
A monthly statewide periodical on forest stewardship that addresses fire issues in the forest landscape, featuring Mendocino County.
Checklist to determine your home’s risk of destruction by wildfire.
Suggestions for creating a fire safety zone for use in a wildfire emergency.
Rural water storage configuration and fittings that homeowners and fire departments use.
Note: For a 4-page color pamphlet on this subject, with photos an diagram, please contact the Fire Safe Council at 707-462-3662 or firesafe@pacific.net.
As guardians of large animals, be proactive in their safety and handling during an emergency.
How to Protect Your Family From the Effects of Smoke.
Community Protection
Mendocino County Community Wildfire Protection Plan
The Mendocino County Community Wildfire Protection Plan developed in partnership with the Mendocino Fire Safe Council and CalFire to be proactive in community based efforts to address wildland fire safety.
The addresses and phone numbers of local fire agencies authorized to grant burning permits. Basic rules and restriction are noted.
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