Jesse Park, Fire Chief Moreno Valley, 10/14/25
Purpose: provide information
• Familiarize council with the various agency's,
organizations, and terminology used in CRR.
• Update on what the city and the county fire dept. is
doing.
• Ensure the mayoral, and council direction is met.
CRR
Flowchart
(Wildfire
preparedness)
Homeowner responsibility
• Home hardening / Zone Zero (AB 3074)
• Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) inspections Homeowner groups
• NFPA FIREWISE Community (8 residences or more)
Community led groups
• Fire Safe Councils
City
• AB2140, CWPP , FRRCL, Grant funding, Fire Severity Zone maps County
• AB2140, CWPP , FRRCL, Grant funding
State & Federal
• Resources, Funding, Guidance
‘Zone Zero law’
AB 3074
Purpose: AB 3074 establishes the concept of a “Zone Zero” — the first 5 feet around a structure.
Defensible Space Expansion: It expands California’s defensible space requirements (previously 30–100 feet) to include this new innermost zone, emphasizing non-combustible landscaping and materials near structures.
Applies to High-Risk Areas: The law targets properties in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ) and State
Responsibility Areas (SRA), where wildfire risk is greatest.
Public Education & Compliance: AB 3074 includes provisions for public outreach and education.
California
Building Code
(triannual cycle)
CBC Title 24 divided into 12 parts
Part 7 Wildland Urban Interface Code
(new)
Riverside County Ordinance 787
City Adopts with 2 readings of updated
ordinance. Becomes effective 1/1/26
Insurance
Institute for
Business &
Home
Safety
(IBHS)
inspections
Science-Based Standards: IBHS conducts wildfire
inspections using its FORTIFIED Wildfire
program.
Focus on Vulnerable Areas: Inspections
emphasize critical vulnerabilities such as roofs,
vents, decks, fences, and theimmediate 0–5 foot
zone around the structure — aligning with California’s
Zone Zero principles.
Voluntary but Influential: While not mandatory,
IBHS inspections and certifications can influence
insurance eligibility and premiums, and
provide homeowners with a clear roadmap for
hardening their properties against wildfire threats.
NFPA
FIREWISE
• Neighborhood-level wildfire preparedness, (8
homes or more,) helping residents work together
to reduce fire risks through volunteer collective
action and education.
• Risk Assessment & Planning: Participating
communities complete a wildfire risk
assessment and develop a customized action
plan to address local hazards, such as
vegetation management and home hardening.
• Recognition & Support: Communities that
meet annual criteria can earn Firewise USA®
recognition, which may improve insurance
options and foster stronger collaboration with
local fire agencies.
Fire Safe
Council
Local Wildfire Mitigation Leadership: Fire Safe
Councils empower communities to plan and
implement wildfire prevention projects, such as
fuel reduction, defensible space education, and
evacuation planning — tailored to local needs.
Access to Funding & Grants: Cities with active
councils are better positioned to secure state and
federal wildfire mitigation grants, including those
from CAL FIRE, the U.S. Forest Service, and the
California Fire Safe Council.
Stronger Community Engagement: Councils
foster collaboration between residents, fire
agencies, and local governments, building a culture
of shared responsibility and resilience that enhances
public safety and preparedness.
CA Board of
Forestry, Fire
Risk
Reduction
Community
List (FRRCL)
State Recognition of Wildfire Mitigation Efforts: Being on the FRRC list means a city or community is officially recognized by CAL FIRE for taking proactive steps to reduce wildfire risk, such as defensible space enforcement, public education, and vegetation management.
Improved Access to Resources: FRRC-listed communities
are prioritized for CAL FIRE grants, technical assistance, and fuel reduction programs, helping them implement wildfire resilience projects more effectively.
Supports Insurance and Planning Goals: Inclusion on the list can demonstrate a community’s commitment to fire safety, which may support insurance availability, improve public trust, and strengthen hazard mitigation planning.
MVFD CRR
Projects
AB2140- Enhanced Disaster
Recovery Funding: allows cities
to maximize access to state
disaster recovery funds.
(STATUS: Completed)
Fire Risk Reduction Community
List (FRRCL)
(STATUS: Application submitted)
Updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps. Required to be
adopted by every jurisdiction in California.
(STATUS: Completed)
MVFD CRR Projects
Community Wildfire Defense Grant: The CWDG program supports the development and implementation of Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPPs) and projects that reduce wildfire risk, especially in communities identified as high-risk, low-capacity, or impacted by recent wildfires. (STATUS: Did not recieve)
Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP): A CWPP provides a locally tailored, collaborative strategy for reducing wildfire risk, and it is often a prerequisite for receiving federal and state wildfire mitigation grants, including those from CAL FIRE and the U.S. Forest Service. (STATUS: RFQ stage)
Other jurisdictions
ONLY MORENO VALLEY , RANCHO
MIRAGE, CORONA, AND MENIFEE ARE
AB2140 COMPLIANT
ONLY CITY IN RIVERSIDE COUNTY TO BE
ON FRRCL IS MURRIETA
Riverside
County Fire
Applying for grants, provide to Firesafe councils
Vegetation Management Plans (VMP’s), and Fuel Breaks
Creating a countywide CWPP
Seeking county FRRCL certification
Adopting and enforcing new regulations
Performing Strategic Planning and third-party strategic plan assessment for future of FD.
CAL FIRE
1. Defensible Space Inspections (PRC 4291, AB
38 in SRA)
2. Fuel Reduction Projects (VMP)
3. Grant Funding & Technical Assistance
4. Community Planning Support (CWPP ,
Subdivision review)
5. Public Education & Outreach (Preparedness,
Home hardening and Defensible space)
Federal
Grant Funding
Technical Assistance
Adopt & Enforce
Public Education
Other groups that provide information and
assistance…
My Safe Riverside
Safe Community Project
Inland Empire Fire Safe Alliance
Unity in
recommendations
(Fed, State, Local)
on best practices
Promote
citizen
preparedness
Resident Home
Hardening and
Defensible
Space
Fire Safe
CouncilsCWPP’s
FIREWISE
Community’s
VTP’s
End of report