Fire

Locate fire stations. Learn how to prevent fires, perform vegetation management, plan for evacuation, or request records.

Discover where your neighborhood fire station is located by downloading a map. Request a fire safety or community presentation. Request a fire inspection or learn about fire prevention, vegetation management, and wildfire evacuation procedures. Access documents related to emergency medical services or file a compliment or complaint.

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Fire Prevention

Learn about fire prevention measures in Berkeley.

Wildfire Evacuation

Read about procedures for evacuation in case of emergencies and disasters.

Latest News

Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads 

Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents. 

Team up with your neighbors and City to reduce wildfire risk

Help reduce your neighborhood’s wildfire risk and build a safer Berkeley through community efforts that could lower your home insurance rates.

National Night Out is on August 4th

Fire weather expected June 10 through June 11, 2026

Red Flag Warning, higher fire risk in hills, June 10 – 11

Prepare for high fire danger; sign up for alerts, review City’s emergency map, make evacuation plan, pack "go bags," and park off street when possible.

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Boards & Commissions

Wildland Urban Interface Vegetation Code Workgroup Policy Committee: Public Safety Disaster and Fire Safety Commission

Related legislative bodies

Adopted Plans

Name	Adopted	Summary
Community Wildfire Protection Plan	05/16/2023	The Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP) is a roadmap for how the City of Berkeley and community members can best manage wildfire risks.