Fire Announcements

2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps

On February 24, 2025, CAL FIRE released the updated 2025 Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps for the City of Petaluma, identifying areas with moderate, high, and very high wildfire risk within Local Responsibility Areas (LRA):

We encourage all residents and stakeholders to review the proposed maps, ask questions, and submit their comments. Your participation is a vital part of this state-mandated process and contributes to a safer, more informed community.

Please visit our Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps webpage for more information and to submit comments.

Petaluma Fire Department Reminds Residents to Prepare Properties, Emergency Plans Ahead of Fire Season

Petaluma Fire Department and the Sonoma County Fire Prevention Officers Association are asking residents to begin taking steps to prepare properties and update household emergency plans, ahead of wildfire season. Proactive measures taken now while there is more time at home during the public health emergency could go a long way to protect citizens and properties for the next several months during the height of a potentially hot and dry season.

Click the links below for info on how you can get prepared!

City Weed Abatement Program Info 
Wildland Fire Action Plan - Ready, Set, Go!
Emergency Preparedness Info - COPE Booklet

Activities include:

  • Maintaining a ‘defensible space’ of at least 30 feet around the home; trim back trees, especially low hanging branches and branches near rooflines a distance of at least 10 feet. In residential neighborhoods where this may not be possible, clear weeds from yards and follow the additional guidelines below.
  • Cleaning the roof and the gutters of debris and rake up and remove leaves from around your home.
  • Move wood pile and other combustible materials away from your home or deck.
  • Inspecting and repairing exterior siding, including dry rot, gaps, cracks, and warping to protect your home from embers.
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