Fire Safety

Fire Safety

Overview

Year after year, California witnesses extremely devastating wild fires throughout the state. Fire agencies, both local and state, deploy resources to these fires in an attempt to minimize the destruction and contain them to the area of origin. 

Grass Valley Fire Department, in cooperation with other local fire agencies, put together Emergency Preparedness plans and Evacuation guides for our community members to help ensure their safety and readiness.  

Grass Valley Emergency Prep Brochure

Know Your Evacuation Zone 

PG&E Power Shutoff Alerts 

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AB38 Inspection Request Form

 

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Fire Hazard Severity Zones – 2025

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For an interactive map, click here.

Government Code 51178

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2024 Grass Valley Wildfire Hazard & Risk Assessment

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2022 Vegetation Management Notice

As of May 1, 2022, all weeds, flammable vegetation (e.g., dead pine needles or leaves, dry grasses, etc.) and other combustible materials that constitute a fire hazard need to be removed from any private land within the City. Flammable vegetation management must be maintained through October 31st, or the end of fire season as declared by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), whichever comes first. 

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Defensible Space

Maintaining a defensible space helps us keep properties and lives safe from fire.

Review the Grass Valley Vegetation Management and yard debris removal requirements for more information about how to keep your property in compliance throughout fire season. 

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Evacuation Plan

If an evacuation is ordered, every minute counts.

Be prepared with your GO Bag, stay informed via trusted media outlets, take your pets.

Watch for direction from Law Enforcement, Fire Personnel, Public Works or other officials. 

Evacuation is the Best Protection. Leave if Ordered or You Feel Threatened 

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