Protecting Your City From Wildfire Conference 2021On February 2-3, 2021, Director Larry Nagel attended the "Protecting Your City From Wildfire Conference 2021." With the permission of the conference, Director Nagel has provided informative materials from the event for download at this link:https://www.dropbox.com/sh/sv427fei5yrc8jt/AACft9P-zkUjLIKpbKOOFnNUa?dl=0
Fire Hazard Reduction StandardsKensington is in a "Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone." Fire District Ordinance and State Law requires all home and property owners and renter to remove flammable vegetation around their residences. Protecting your home and community from the devastating effects of wildfire is the property owner's responsibility.The Kensington Fire Protection District is requesting voluntary compliance and…
Contract Services Agreements with the City of El CerritoClick on the links below to view the agreements between the KFPD and the City of El Cerrito. The original contract was signed in 1995 with updates in 2005, 2009, 2019, and 2022.
Kensington Evacuation BrochureClick here for a map of Kensington to create a personalized evacuation plan. Also, tips on assembling an emergency supply kit, preparing your household and when to evacuate.
Wildfire Preparedness & EvacuationThe El Cerrito & Kensington wildfire preparedness and evacuation guide booklet is designed to help you protect your family, home and neighborhoods as we approach wildfire season. Please review the information in the booklet and commit to improving your ability to withstand a wildfire.
Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action GuideScroll through the Ready, Set, Go! Wildland Fire Action Guide brochure or request a hard copy from the Kensington Fire Protection District.
KFPD Policy and Employee Handbook and Operations ManualKensington Fire Protection District's adopted policies can be found here.
Evacuation TipsDeveloped by the member Fire Districts/Departments that belong to the Hills Emergency Forum, download these three brochures to plan for wildfire evacuation with your family.
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone MapThe community of Kensington is within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone as deemed by CalFire.
Defensible SpaceWill your house survive? Download this brochure to learn how to create defensible space around your home.
Drought tolerant, fire resistant and highly flammable plantsThese lists are only guidelines - a starting point, if you will. Use this to learn more about what plants you may want to encourage (or discourage!) in your yard, and reach out to your local nursery or landscape professional for more information.
Smoke detector safetyIf Your House Catches on Fire Tonight, Will You Wake Up In Time? Smoke detectors have saved many lives and may save yours. More than 50 percent of fatal residential fires take place at night when people are sleeping. If a fire starts while your family is asleep, smoke detectors will wake you up. They can make the difference between life and death in a fire emergency.