The Community Risk Reduction Unit of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has been tasked with ensuring the programs related to Exterior Fire Hazards and Public Education are administered in a professional and effective manner. 

The Fire Inspectors and Public Educators assigned to the Community Risk Reduction Unit (CRR) will ensure that the services, in regards to fire, life safety and education, for all persons who reside, work or visit Contra Costa County is provided for at the highest level.

The following programs are managed under Exterior Fire Hazards

• Weed Abatement (annual)
• Defensible Space
• AB38 (real property transfer)
• Burn Permits (open burning)
• Exterior Fire Hazards (complaint)
• Firewise USA

The following programs are managed under Public Education & Community Outreach

• Home Fire Safety
• Emergency Preparedness
• Fire Extinguisher Use & Safety
• Youth Firesetter Education
• School Presentations
• Fire Safety for Senior Citizens
• Smoke Alarm Assistance
• Station Tours/Engine Demos/Safety Fairs/Special Events

Please use the links located to the left side of this page to find contact information and information about the programs mentioned above.