Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division
Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials is a division of Permit Sonoma primarily responsible for programs, procedures, and projects for preventing the outbreak of fires within the unincorporated areas of the county.
The Hazardous Materials Unit regulates the storage, handling, and processing of hazardous materials through the Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) program.
Our goal is to minimize the danger to persons and damage to property caused by fires. In addition to code adherence, the Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division staff is responsible for hazardous materials incident response, fire investigations, and emergency scene management support at emergencies.
Cleanup After Wildfires
For information about Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Sweeps or the Debris Removal process after a recent wildfire? Visit: socoemergency.org/recover
Defensible Space Inspections
Sonoma County Fire Prevention Division and participation from Local Fire Districts, the defensible space inspection program began on May 19, 2021. Properties were sent letters by mail to identify the properties that will be inspected.
Core Service Areas
Related Resources
- Area Fire Districts: If you’re looking for information about your local fire district, who will respond when you dial 911, and provide other services in your area please visit our zoning tool and look up your address.
- Contact Information for Individual Fire Districts
- Department of Emergency Management: Information about mitigation, preparedness, planning, coordination of response, to County emergencies and disasters.
- Sonoma County Wildfire Recovery/Rebuilding: As the County recovers from the unprecedented wildfire disasters in recent years, the County and the City of Santa Rosa are prioritizing help to those who are affected by the rebuilding process. The County and the City of Santa Rosa have similar, but separate, processes for rebuilding. It is important to follow the guidelines set by whichever jurisdiction you live in.
Applications for Curbside Chipper Program open to unincorporated residents
Sonoma County announced today that Permit Sonoma has begun accepting residential applications for the Curbside Chipper Program. The service supports residents of unincorporated Sonoma County in creating defensible space around their homes, neighboring roadsides, and reduces vegetation along access routes.