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20875 4th Street, Cottonwood, California 96022, United States

Cottonwood Fire Protection District

If you received a door hanger, PLEase read.

If you received a door hanger, vegetation reduction work is taking place in your area by the Cottonwood Fire Protection District (CFPD) in partnership with CAL FIRE.

What We’re Doing

Crews are reducing wildfire fuels by:

Removing dead and hazardous vegetation
Thinning brush and small trees
Reducing ladder fuels and excess debris

This work helps slow wildfire spread and improve community safety.

What to Expect

You may notice:

Crews working nearby
Chainsaw and equipment noise during the day
Vegetation being cut and cleared
Pile Burning/Smoke & Embers

All work is planned to reduce wildfire risk while maintaining the natural landscape where possible.

Why It Matters

Vegetation management:

Reduces fire intensity and spread
Improves firefighter effectiveness
Increases structure protection

Your Role

Maintaining defensible space around your home is one of the most effective ways to reduce wildfire risk. Small actions by residents make a big difference.

Questions?

Email; mweeger@cottonwoodfd.com

office of the fire marshal

fire prevention

The most effective way to prevent fires is through education. By providing our community with the knowledge and tools to recognize hazards, practice safe habits, and prepare for emergencies, we help reduce the risk of fires before they start. Through school programs, community outreach, and public safety resources, we are committed to building a safer, more informed community.

investigation & enforcement

Fire investigation plays a critical role in improving safety, preventing future incidents, and holding individuals accountable when fires are caused by negligence or unlawful activity. The District maintains a zero-tolerance approach to reckless or illegal fire activity, and violations of fire laws or regulations will be thoroughly investigated and pursued through appropriate enforcement actions.

Through professional investigation and enforcement, the District works to deter dangerous behavior, support public safety, and protect the lives, property, and natural resources of the Cottonwood community.

Our Team

Fire Marshal Mike Weeger and Fire Captain John Gleason proudly serve the Cottonwood community as full-time sworn Peace Officers and Fire Investigators with the Cottonwood Fire Protection District. Both are also active members of the Shasta County Arson Task Force.

In this role, they are responsible for determining the origin and cause of fires, enforcing fire codes and fire-related laws, and supporting the District’s mission of prevention, education, and public safety.

As sworn Peace Officers, they have the legal authority to conduct investigations, collect and preserve evidence, interview witnesses, issue citations, make arrests, and pursue enforcement actions when fire laws or regulations are violated.

This authority ensures that negligent or unlawful fire activity is addressed appropriately and that responsible parties can be held accountable when their actions endanger the community.

FIRE PREVENTION

PUBLIC EDUCATION

Educating our community is the core foundation to successful Fire Prevention program. Our department provides valuable information to all ages increasing community awareness and safety.

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annual BUSINESS INSPECTIONS

Starting Spring 2022, our Department will begin updating its annual business inspections for commercial properties within the community.

For More Information or to schedule an inspection

Pre-fire Planning

Pre-fire planning is a crucial step in insuring the safety of building occupants and reducing property damage during an emergency. A Pre-fire plan is created based on information collected during an annual business inspection.

Defensible space

YOUTH FIRE-SETTER PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

Pre-fire Planning

Are you ready for WildFires? Are you and your loved ones prepared for an emergency?

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WHAT TYPE OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER DO I NEED ?

YOUTH FIRE-SETTER PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

Fire extinguishers are a simple and effective way to improve fire safety in your home, business and automobile.

What type of extinguisher do I need?

YOUTH FIRE-SETTER PREVENTION & INTERVENTION

Has someone been playing with fire?

Learn how to identify possible signs of youth fire setting behavior and provide intervention before an incident occurs.

Learn about children playing with fire

commercial & Business knox box

What is a Knox Box? Knox boxes provide quick access to locked doors and gates for all property types. Allowing first responders to quickly enter you property during an emergency without causing unnecessary property damage.

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