The Residential burn season ended - High Wildland Fire Season has begun.
The 2012 residential burn season ended on April 30th. Residents are no longer allowed to burn natural product (brush, tree trimmings, etc.) on their properties. Please use local landfills to dispose of this material or visit www.mrwmd.org for more information about our local waste management operation.
Fresh on the heels of residential burn season is High Wildland Fire Season. Not only does this seasonal development affect the District's emergency response procedures, but our Weed Abatement Program jump starts into high gear as well. To ensure your property is in compliance with the Uniform Fire Code (UFC) regulations, please download and print the Weed Abatement Standards & Procedures on our website. This will allow you to walk your property and ensure adequate prevention measures have been taken to protect your family and property in the event of wildfire.
Because fire prevention works best when neighbors and communities join together, the District has established a fire hazard compliant process to assist in determining if a property is out of compliance with UFC requirements. If you feel property does not meet the requirements outlined in the Weed Abatement Standards & Procedures, please contact our Headquarters Office at (831) 633-2578 to report the alleged fire hazard. If the initial site inspection deems the property a valid fire hazard, the District will begin notifications to the property owner in accordance to UFC procedures and pre-defined time frames. Remember, when reporting a possible fire hazard, your name and address will be required to validate the complaint.
Mission Statement
(Approved by the Board of Directors on January 9, 2007)
It is the mission of the North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County to provide the highest level of service to protect the lives, property, and the environment of the North County community, by providing prompt and professional services in the event of fire, medical emergency, rescue, environmental disaster or any other event which threatens the public welfare.
District Values
The North County Fire Protection District of Monterey County and its personnel value:
- The opportunity to be of service to the public and earn their trust and confidence in such service;
- A work environment that promotes harmony, respect for each person and is free from harassment, discrimination and retaliation;
- A highly trained professional work force that generates trust and respect among District personnel and that is dedicated to the North Monterey County community;
- The importance of training and individual development as an integral part of professional, personal and District growth; and
- The cultural diversity of the North County community and the District's awareness of, and participation in, its community.
