Redding Fire Department

05/22/2026

Did you know that motorists are responsible for many of the wildfires that start along our roadways? Drivers often don't realize their vehicle is the cause of the fire until it's too late.

Don’t start a fire while trying to tow this holiday weekend! Keep these safety tips in mind before you hit the road:

🛻🔥Conduct a thorough inspection, including tire condition, tire pressure, lights, and brakes

🛻🔥Make sure your tow chain doesn’t drag. As an added safety measure, cover those chains

🛻🔥Know your weight limits

🛻🔥Use proper towing techniques

🛻🔥Be a defensive driver

🛻🔥Maintain a proper speed. The higher the speed, the longer it takes to stop the vehicle

🛻🔥Be weather aware. Windy, wet or icy conditions require adjusted techniques

🛻🔥Avoid parking on dry grass

05/21/2026

With the long Memorial Day Weekend ahead, now is a great time for some safety reminders on BBQs! 🔥🥩🍗🍔🌭🔥

Before you get the grilling started:

🔥Check your propane tank for leaks before use

🔥Remove grease and fat buildup from grills and trays

🔥Make sure the grill is at least 10 feet from structures, decks, fences, and vegetation

🔥Maintain a kid-and-pet-free zone of at least 3 feet around the grill

🔥Never leave a grill unattended

🔥Only use approved materials to get the grill started

🔥Cool your grill before you store it

🔥Use the right tools, including long-handled utensils, heat-resistant gloves, and flame-retardant clothing

🔥Never grill indoors

05/15/2026

🔥Burn Season is officially CLOSED.

Effective today, Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8 am all burning within Redding city limits will be suspended until further notice. Current weather conditions no longer support safe open-burning conditions. If you still have vegetative debris to eliminate, here are some options:

◾Utilize your green waste bin. The vegetative materials will need to be cut into pieces no longer than 3.5 feet and no larger than 4” in diameter.

◾The City of Redding Transfer Station, located at 2255 Abernathy Lane in Redding, will accept vegetative debris for a fee. Visit www.cityofredding.gov or call 530-225-6201 for additional information.

◾The West Central Landfill, located at 14095 Clear Creek Road in Igo, and the Waste Management Anderson Landfill, located at 18703 Cambridge Road in Anderson, will take vegetative debris for a fee.

◾Contact a vegetation reduction contractor. The Redding Fire Department does not endorse any particular contractor.

Defensible space is a must for residents of Redding and Shasta County. For information on defensible space and the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), please visit www.readyforwildfire.org or contact the Redding Fire Department at [email protected] or by calling (530) 225-4141.

For updates and additional information, visit reddingfire.org, and follow the Redding Fire Department at , and the City of Redding at on social media channels.

05/14/2026

⚠️ FIRE WEATHER WATCH ⚠️

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Valley & Delta from Saturday through Monday due to gusty north winds and low humidity, creating critical fire weather conditions.

Now is the time to prepare:
🔥 Avoid activities that could spark a fire
🚫 Do not park vehicles on dry grass
🌿 Clear dry vegetation around your home
📱 Stay informed and have an evacuation plan ready

Small sparks can quickly become dangerous fires under these conditions. Please use extra caution and stay weather aware this weekend.

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Valley & Delta Saturday through Monday for gusty north winds and low humidity bringing critical fire weather conditions to the area. Please review the graphic and stay tuned for updates to the forecast at weather.gov/sto

05/14/2026

Tomorrow, Thursday, May 14, is the last chance for Door Yard Burning before it closes in the City of Redding on Friday, May 15. The Door-Yard permit, available for residential use, allows you to burn a maximum 4’ pile. Please follow all burn day and safety regulations.

Remember that although it may be a permissive burn day, weather conditions can change and make burning unsafe. Call 530-224-8777 after 9:15 am and listen to the daily updated message on whether or not it’s a permissive burn day. In order to mitigate the deterioration of air quality, the Shasta County Air Quality Management District has published guidelines for open burning that can be found at https://www.shastacounty.gov/air-quality/page/burn-day-information.

On designated burn days in the City of Redding, fires may be ignited between 10 am and 3 pm and fires must be out by 5 pm.

05/13/2026

🔊Door Yard Burning will officially close in the City of Redding on Friday, May 15, 2026. While door-yard burning had been extended into early May due to wet spring conditions and cooler weather, a shift to a warmer, drier weather pattern and reduced soil and grass moisture have prompted the Redding Fire Department to discontinue door-yard burning.

Effective Friday, May 15, 2026, at 8 am, all burning within Redding city limits will be suspended until further notice. Current weather conditions no longer support safe open-burning conditions. If you still have vegetative debris to eliminate, here are some options:

▪️Utilize your green waste bin. The vegetative materials will need to be cut into pieces no longer than 3.5 feet and no larger than 4” in diameter.

▪️The City of Redding Transfer Station, located at 2255 Abernathy Lane in Redding, will accept vegetative debris for a fee. Visit www.cityofredding.gov or call 530-225-6201 for additional information.

▪️The West Central Landfill, located at 14095 Clear Creek Road in Igo, and the Waste Management Anderson Landfill, located at 18703 Cambridge Road in Anderson, will take vegetative debris for a fee.

▪️Contact a vegetation reduction contractor. The Redding Fire Department does not endorse any particular contractor.

Defensible space is a must for residents of Redding and Shasta County. For information on defensible space and the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ), please visit www.readyforwildfire.org or contact the Redding Fire Department at [email protected] or by calling (530) 225-4141.

For updates and additional information, visit https://cityofredding.gov/government/departments/fire_department/index.php, and follow the Redding Fire Department at and the City of Redding at on social media channels.

05/07/2026

Wildfire Season is coming. Simple, low-cost changes can help reduce the impacts of wildfire on your home and neighborhood. Here are 10 ways to increase your wildfire readiness.

Take action to improve your home’s survivability:

🔥REMOVE leaves, pine needles, and other flammable materials from your roof, gutter, and deck.

🔥SCREEN the area below your deck or porch with ⅛” wire mesh to keep flammable material from accumulating underneath.

🔥COVER exterior attic and soffit vents with ⅛” mesh to keep flammable material out.

🔥ENCLOSE eaves to prevent embers from entering your home.

🔥INSPECT shingles or roof tiles and REPLACE anything that is missing or damaged. COVER the ends of tiles with bird stops or cement to prevent embers from penetrating your roof.

Be Wildfire Wise when it comes to landscaping

🔥REMOVE dead vegetation and any other materials within five feet of your home, known as the Home Ignition Zone (HIZ)

🔥KEEP your lawn properly hydrated. If it’s brown, mow it down.

🔥PRUNE trees so that the lowest limbs are 6 to 10 feet above the ground.

🔥MOVE construction materials, woodpiles, and trash at least 30 feet from your home.

🔥DISPOSE of any cut vegetation or grass cuttings.

05/04/2026

🔥 May the Fourth Be With You… and Help Save Lives 🔥

This International Firefighters’ Day, the Redding Fire Department is channeling the force for something even more powerful—giving back to our community.

Join us tomorrow, May 5th, for our annual Battle of the Badges Blood Drive 🩸🚒🚓
Fire vs. Law Enforcement—who will come out on top this year?

Every donation helps save lives right here in our community. Whether you’re Team Fire or Team Police, the real winner is every patient in need.

📍 Come donate.
💪 Show your support.
❤️ Make a difference.

Ready. Focused. Dedicated.

05/01/2026

🔥 Reminder! 🔥

Today from 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM, the Redding Fire Department is hosting our very first Wildfire Ready Redding event at Caldwell Park!

Swing by after the school pick-up line and enjoy some Friday fun with the family before dinner.

We’ll have great community partners on site—including Redding Electric Utility - REU, Redding Police Department, Shasta County Fire Safe Council, Red Cross, and our dedicated Community Emergency Response Team—offering interactive booths with games and valuable tips to help you and your loved ones prepare for wildfire season.

Can’t make it today? No worries—this is just the beginning! Wildfire Ready Redding will be an ongoing effort to help build a more fire-safe community and fire-smart residents.

We hope to see you there! 🚒🌲

04/30/2026

▪ Weather Conditions Allow Extended Door Yard Burning in the City of Redding ▪

The City of Redding Fire Department is extending the Burn Season due to wet spring conditions, cooler weather, and favorable fuel moisture content. Door yard burning will remain allowed until further notice.

Residents who have not yet completed fire mitigation on their property are encouraged to take advantage of this extended window.

“This is a great opportunity to finish up your fire mitigation efforts on your property and burn your piles before the hot weather sets in and these activities are no longer allowed,” said Jay Sumerlin, Deputy Fire Chief for the City of Redding.

Door yard burn permits are free and available online through the Redding Fire Department. All residents must follow permit requirements, including allowable burn days, material restrictions, and safety precautions. Visit cityofredding.gov/burnpermit for more information and to download.

The Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and notify the community when burning is discontinued.

Door-yard burning in Redding typically runs from mid-October through April each year, depending on weather and air quality conditions.

For updates and additional information, visit reddingfire.org or follow official City of Redding communication channels.