WILDFIRE

Santa Clara County Fire Department is committed to reducing wildfire risk through proactive mitigation efforts and community education. Our approach combines prevention, preparedness, and partnerships to help protect lives, property, and the environment throughout the county.

Education

Join one of our 2026 Wildfire Workshops. Each will include a wildfire readiness presentation covering Ready, Set, Go and an opportunity to visit resource tables staffed by local agencies. For more information and to register, visit sccfd.eventbrite.com.

We also offer school programs and tailored presentations to educate community members on how to prepare their homes and families before a fire starts.

Prevention

Sign-up for a complimentary defensible space inspection through our Fire Prevention Division.

Learn more about hazardous fuel reduction projects completed by our Pre-Fire Management and Wildfire Resilience program. Our vegetation management programs are guided by best practices and are designed to establish strategic buffers that can slow or stop the spread of wildfire in high-risk areas.

Community Partnerships

Community chipping programs are available through a partnership with the Santa Clara County FireSafe Council. Community members in our district living in and near the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) can sign up to have vegetation chipped on their property. The program supports individual wildfire mitigation efforts and rotates to different areas throughout the year.

Additional Wildfire Information

View wildfire information specific to your jurisdiction by visiting the links below.

Together with local, state, and federal partners, Santa Clara County Fire works to build a fire-adapted community—one that is informed, engaged, and ready to respond.