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This Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide provides tips and tools you need to prepare for wildland fire threats, gain situational awareness when a fire starts, and act early as directed by local officials.
Your San Diego Fire-Rescue Department encourages everyone to become familiar with the Personal Wildland Fire Action Guide. It provides essential information about defensible space, fire-resistant vegetation and home hardening materials. This guide also includes a checklist of emergency supplies needed as part of your personal wildland fire action plan.
Be Prepared: Reflecting on the 2007 Wildfires
Guidance for Homeowners
San Diego Fire-Rescue Services
The San Diego Fire-Rescue Wildland Management and Enforcement section comprises of four programs: The Weed Abatement and Brush Complaint Program, Real Estate Defensible Space Inspection Program, Proactive Door to Door Brush Management Program, and the Annual Weed Abatement Vacant Lot Program.
Home Risk Assessment
Starting July 1, 2025, San Diego property owners can request a Home Risk Assessment from San Diego Fire-Rescue. This personalized inspection provides guidance and valuable insights on defensible space, including Zone 0, to help homeowners make their homes more ember-resistant and defensible against wildfires.
Now Accepting Requests!
Requests for this service are now being accepted for a fee of $163. To submit a request, please complete the online form. After your request is received, you will receive an email notifying you of your appointment date and time.
Guidance for Communities
Emergency Response and Evacuation Resources
Red Flag Warnings and Emergency and Evacuation Notifications
- The Genasys Protect App (For active fire status updates and evacuation order notifications)
- Watch Duty App (Alerts you of nearby wildfire and firefighting efforts in real-time)
- Alert San Diego App (Lets you plan for the unexpected in advance and create an emergency plan)