Safety Tips & Resources

Public Safety Building Resources

These files are all in PDF format, and available for download with most recent documents presenting first, oldest documents last.

Fire Hazard Reduction Standards

Kensington 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 Agreement between the KFPD and the City of El Cerrito

Click on the link below to view the contract between the Kensington Fire Protection District and the City of El Cerrito. The original contract was signed in 1995 with updates in 2005 and 2009.

Kensington Evacuation Brochure

Click 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 & Evacuation

The 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 Guide

Scroll 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 Manual

Kensington Fire Protection District's adopted policies can be found here.

Evacuation Tips

Developed 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 Map

The community of Kensington is within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone as deemed by CalFire.

Defensible Space

Will your house survive? Download this brochure to learn how to create defensible space around your home.

Drought tolerant, fire resistant and highly flammable plants

These 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 safety

If 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.

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