Welcome to South San Joaquin County Fire Authority's Vegetation and Fire Hazard Abatement Program!

Our Community Risk Reduction (CRR) program is designed to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildland fires by increasing public fire safety awareness and promoting voluntary compliance with laws and regulations with regard to vegetation maintenance and the accumulation of combustible debris.

This program is designed to protect you, your family and your local community from potential fire hazards created by brush overgrowth, excessive plant debris, and other combustible vegetation. Our primary goal is to reduce the risk of wildland fires, and ensure that your community is safe and prepared.

In order to achieve this goal, our program is divided into two main components: the prevention of vegetative growth, and the removal of combustible debris. Our prevention efforts involve a public education campaign, and the implementation of laws and regulations that promote vegetation management in areas prone to wildland fires. We also offer support services to homeowners and landowners, including tips and resources for maintaining the vegetation on their properties.

Additionally, the accumulation of combustible debris, such as dry brush, yard trimmings, and wood piles, can create dangerous situations during a wildland fire. To address this, please click on the link to report an area of with fire hazards.

REPORT A HAZARD

If you have identified overgrown weeds or a hazard, please report form, contact the South San Joaquin County Fire Authority at 209-831-6707 or email fire.prevention@sjcfire.org to report it.

We welcome your assistance in keeping our community safe by helping us identify and address any potential problems or hazards within our jurisdiction. All reports are kept confidential. Thank you for your help in keeping South San Joaquin County Fire Authority safe!

FIREBREAK

A clear firebreak of a minimum 30-foot width shall be created and maintained in all areas designated by the Fire District. Clear firebreaks shall be provided and maintained around all buildings and combustible fences, areas containing vehicles, near structures, or near storage located on a parcel or on adjacent properties.

The firebreak shall be made using one of the following methods:

Discing: The discs shall be set at an angle sufficient to cut the sod loose and adequately bury the growth of weeds, grass or other vegetation. Discing shall include roto-tilling or cultivating.

Scraping: The blade shall be set at an angle sufficient to cut the growth of weeds, grass or other vegetation down to bare ground.

Mowing: Dead weeds shall not exceed two (2) inches in height at the completion of the mowing. It shall be done each time the dead growth exceeds six (6) inches in height. Combustible material produced by mowing shall be removed from the property.

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