WFSAD Helpful Links

WFSAD FAQ - Answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District

2024 Newsletter (Spanish)- Annual newsletter sent out to all homeowners in the Wildland Fire Suppression Assessment District

Engineers Report- Annual assessment continuation requires that a new Engineer’s Report and budget be prepared that lists the coming year’s expenditures and assessment.

SBFD Facebook - The City of Santa Barbara Fire Department's Facebook page.

READY, SET, GO!!! (Spanish)- A personal wildfire action plan that gives you the tools and tips to prepare for a wildfire.

Fire Safe Council - Official website for the California Fire Safe Council.

Firewise Plants - A helpful guide to water saving and fire resistant plant species in the Santa Barbara area.

High Fire Landscape Requirements - List of plants NOT approved in High Fire Hazard Landscaping

FireWise Communities - A website that highlights the recognized FireWise communities that have been established through grass roots fire prevention efforts.

S.A.F.E Landscapes - A website created by the University of California Cooperative Extension to promote defensible space, fire hazard reduction, FireWise and waterwise landscapes.

Homeowner's Wildfire Mitigation Guide - An informational guide developed by UC Berkeley to outline the specific impact of fire on structures and building materials.

Cal Fire - Official website for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

SBC Fire Department - Official website for Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

Santa Barbara County Red Cross - Main website for The American Red Cross in Santa Barbara County.