The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) has been awarded an initial Fire Risk Reduction Community recognition from the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

This designation recognizes best practices in fire risk planning and mitigation. SRVFPD is one of more than 50 agencies, counties, and cities across California to receive this status.

Insurance companies factor the Fire Risk Reduction Community designation into their rate-setting, helping to minimize insurance costs for property owners. It also grants SRVFPD priority consideration for grants that fund wildfire risk mitigation projects and community preparedness activities. The Fire Risk Reduction Community status applies to all properties within our jurisdiction.

This designation is one of two community-level fire mitigation measures that insurance companies must consider when establishing rates. The other is recognition as a Firewise USA Community through the National Fire Protection Association. Currently, there are 118 recognized Firewise communities in Contra Costa County.

This designation underscores our continued commitment to reducing wildfire risk and ensuring safer, more resilient communities across Contra Costa County.

Download the press release: 2026-07-20 Fire Risk Reduction Recognition Award Press Release.pdf