Please take time to review some of the things that you can do to prevent fires from starting and spreading around your home. To learn more about prevention please send a message to prevention@rafd.org.

100 Feet of Defensible Space is the Law!

In January 2005 a new state law became effective that extended the defensible space clearance around homes and structures from 30 feet to 100 feet. Proper clearance to 100 feet dramatically increases the chance of your house surviving a wildfire. This defensible space also provides for firefighter safety when protecting homes during a wildland fire. Use the the following link to review the CalFire's brochure on how to protect you're property.

How do you make your home fire safe?

The checklist has a list of items that you and your family can do inside and outside of your home to keep it fire safe.

Links to Sonoma County Chipping Program:

Guidelines link:

https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/PRMD/Fire-Prevention/Vegetation-Management-Services/Curbside-Chipper-Program/

Report it link:

https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/Services/SoCo-Report-It/How-to-Submit-a-Request-from-the-Website/