Community Risk Reduction
(Fire Prevention)
Fire Plans are accepted electronically only.
For questions, call Community Risk Reduction at 909-798-7603
Operating under the direction of the Fire Marshal and guided by the California Fire Code (CFC), the goal of the Community Risk Reduction Division is to safeguard the community from fire through programs ensuring adherence to fire regulations, public education, and mitigation. The division consists of the Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal, two Fire Inspectors and one Administrative Assistant.
s you may be aware, the California State Legislature has revised statewide Government Code 51178 directing the Office of the State Fire Marshal to identify areas with potential of wildfire events. These identifications are based on consistent statewide criteria including vegetation, terrain, historical fire weather, and wind patterns. The maps of the areas identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal are scheduled for release in March 2025.
While the City of Redlands does not have any influence or consultation over the criteria utilized for these areas identified by state law, this information below provides resources for our community to navigate this process as well as an overview of our ongoing wildfire safety programs.
FireWise Community Designation Process
Home Hardening Low-cost Retrofit Feature Information
California Department of Insurance – Policy Complaint Intake Portal
California Department of Insurance Appeals Information
City of Redlands Emergency Alert System Registration
Community Wildfire Safety & Statewide Fire Hazard Zone Map Updates
- Review of all Development Plans related to CFC requirements.
- Authorization of Fire Permits
- Conduct Fire Safety Inspections
- Provide Fire Investigations for cause and origin.
- Administration of the Vegetation Management (Weed Abatement) program
- Distribute information on Fire Safety
- Urban Wildland Fire Prevention
- Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems – (Fire Sprinklers)
- Battery Systems
- Clean Agents
- Compressed Gases
- Cryogenic Fluids
- Fire Alarm/Detection
- Fire Pumps
- Flammable/Combustible Liquids
- Hazardous Materials
- High Piled Storage
- Industrial Ovens
- Kitchen Hood-n-Duct
- LP Gases
- Private Fire Hydrants
- Spraying/Dipping
- Standpipe Systems
For a plan submittal application, click here! Just print it out, fill it out, and bring it into Fire Administration.
Community Risk Reduction personnel conduct weed abatement inspections in the high fire hazard areas in the City twice a year. It is critical that property owners maintain their properties and clear any and all vegetation that can create a fire hazard. With all of the recent rain, we are anticipating another active fire season. Please help us in protecting your property by creating defensible space around your home.
If your property fails the weed abatement inspection you will be sent a notice to remove the hazard. If the hazard is not removed, then the city will have the work performed and the property will be accessed a charge to cover the cost of the work.
If you have any questions regarding weed abatement or defensible space, please feel free to contact us at (909)798-7601
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