Prevention

One Less Spark - One Less Wildfire

: Our Wildfire Prevention Programs

Preventing wildfires from igniting is one of our most critical goals. You can make a difference by following fire safety guidelines and spreading awareness in your community. Every action counts when it comes to protecting lives, homes, and the environment.

Prescribed Fire

The intentional use of fire is one of the best tools at our disposal to manage forests and foster resilience ecosystems. Learn more about how CAL FIRE plans and controls prescribed fire. 

Prescribed Fire

Fuels Reduction

CAL FIRE crews and grantees are urgently working to prevent devastating wildfire. Track our progress reducing overgrown vegetation, which helps remove what fires need to spread or become more severe.

Fuels Reduction

Vegetation Management

The Vegetation Management Program (VMP) is a cost-sharing program that focuses on the use of prescribed fire, and some mechanical means, for addressing wildland fire fuel hazards and other resource management issues on SRA lands. Private landowners can apply to contract with CAL FIRE to reduce the fire hazard on their property by creating fuel breaks.

Vegetation Management

Wildfire Prevention Grants

Wildfire Prevention grants provide funds for projects in and near fire-threatened communities. Projects can support fuel reduction, wildfire prevention planning, and wildfire prevention education with an emphasis on improving public health and safety while greenhouse gas emissions are reduced.

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More Prevention Programs

Target Shooting Safety

Gun safety is also fire safety. Certain ammunition and certain targets can cause excessive sparks. Prevent a wildfire while target shooting with these tips.

Equipment Use Tips

Are you doing the right thing—the wrong way? Use lawn mowers, weed-eaters, and other equipment safely to avoid creating sparks.

Before You Burn Debris

Learn how, when, and what to burn landscape debris safety. Find out when burning is allowed and get a burn permit.

Campfire Safety

Learn about campfire safety and obtain a print-ready campfire permit. Permits are required for campfires or portable gas stoves on public lands.