Programs

Explore our current initiatives to prevent loss from wildfire, discover helpful resources developed just for you, and find ways to get involved in protecting our properties.

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Defensible Space Inspection Program

Berkeley Fire Department visits residential properties in the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones to evaluate whether your home meets defensible space, vegetation management, and home hardening standards.

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Chipper Program

Chipper Day offers free curbside pickup, chipping, and disposal of vegetation for all residential properties in the City of Berkeley. This service helps residents create and maintain defensible space around their homes.

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Resident Assistance Program

The Resident Assistance Program (RAP) offers financial or logistical support to qualified residents who face challenges addressing defensible space violations.

Shanalee Gallagher 7/21/25 Shanalee Gallagher 7/21/25

Home Hardening Mesh Program

The Home Hardening Mesh Program offers residents free metal mesh and gutter guards. Metal mesh and gutter guards can prevent embers from igniting homes, contributing to home hardening best practices.

Shanalee Gallagher 7/17/25 Shanalee Gallagher 7/17/25

Eucalyptus Program

A free one-time service to clear the understory of eucalyptus trees on private property.

Shanalee Gallagher 7/15/25 Shanalee Gallagher 7/15/25

FireWise Support

The National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) has developed the FireWise program to help communities reduce wildfire risk through effective vegetation management and home hardening practices.