The Brea Fire Department is proud to announce its designation as a 2024 Fire Risk Reduction Community (FRRC). This prestigious recognition is part of the state’s effort to enhance fire safety and resilience across California’s high-risk areas.
This designation significantly enhances the Brea Fire Department's eligibility for CAL FIRE's Wildfire Prevention Grants. These grants are awarded based on the overall benefit to reducing wildfire threats to people, structures, and communities. Projects that align with the FRRC criteria are given priority; promoting comprehensive sustainable wildfire prevention efforts across the state.
The designation as FRRC may have a positive impact on Brea residents in addressing the challenges of obtaining homeowners insurance. In 2022, the State of California Department of Insurance issued regulations that require insurance companies to factor in the FRRC designation when offering insurance rates.
The FRRC list includes local agencies situated in the state responsibility areas or very high fire hazard severity zones that meet best practices for local fire planning. Brea Fire Department has successfully met the rigorous criteria set forth by the California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection, demonstrating a commitment to advanced fire prevention and planning