MRFSC Abatement Assistance
08-21-2025 SB County recently sent out all notices to Crestline, Lake Arrowhead and other areas in mass. It may take MRFSC staff up to FOUR business days right now to respond to your inquiry, either via phone or email. Please note we will get an extension for us to complete the compliance work if your deadline is coming soon.
IF YOU ARE CONTACTING US FOR ASSISTANCE DO NOT SEEK BIDS FOR WORK ON YOUR OWN. WE USE A SPECIFIC LIST OF LICENSED AND INSURED CONTRACTORS!!
If you have the work done prior to MRFSC involvement there is no reimbursement.
ELIGIBLE AREAS FOR THIS PROGRAM
MRFSC offers this program in the communities of Rim of the World area, Big Bear, Angelus Oaks, Forest Falls, Mountain Home Village, and Wrightwood.
PLEASE NOTE; STATE, COUNTY AND LOCAL ABATEMENT CODES ARE
ENFORCEABLE 12 MONTHS A YEAR!!!!
Don't wait until spring to create defensible space on your property!
If you are asking for assistance for an abatement notice, we can get an extension for completion. If you are requesting assistance for insurance purposes, we will prioritize your request based on the deadline.
MRFSC's program responds to Notices to Abate, Violations from San Bernardino County, CAL FIRE, local fire departments as well as insurance letters.This program is NOT a general maintenance service, landscaping or yard work service. If you are looking for contractors, please visit our Contractor page
Once the property is brought into compliance it is with the understanding that the owner will maintain the defensible space. Repeat years of assistance may not be considered.
If you have received a Notice from the County, CAL FIRE, a fire department or insurance correction letter, please use the form to the left to submit a request for assistance or call 866-923-3473.
This is not a reimbursement program! If you are interested in financial assistance under this program do not proceed with hiring a contractor. MRFSC will get the bid from one of our eligible contractor and then provide you with the option to use our contractors, or proceed on your own, at your own expense.
IF YOU RECEIVE A NOTICE after you are on our list, you MUST contact MRFSC immediately to avoid penalties and fees. Email or fax the notice to MRFSC so we can also contact the agency issuing the notice. Our fax # is 866-923-3473 or email info@FireSafeNow.org.
If you live out of the area and are not requesting financial assistance but need connection with a local contractor, we can coordinate the on the ground work for you. You can also access a list of licensed and insured contractors here.
All financial assistance requests must have a completed application. This is NOT a low income assistance program. Most of households are eligible. MRFSC may pay 5 to 100% of the cost of bringing the property into compliance, based upon household income and other information. There are also maximum amounts per property and per property owner (for multiple parcels) and other property restrictions in order to allow us to help as many people as possible. All applications are conducted via telephone. No exceptions.
All decisions by MRFSC are final. Contact us at info@firesafenow.org if you have any questions.
Right to Refuse Service. Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council reserves the right to refuse and/or revoke service and/or financial assistance to anyone at our discretion and without details or reasons.
Funding for this assistance is available thanks to grants from CAL FIRE’s California Climate Investment Program. These grants programs are part of California Climate Investments, a statewide program that puts billions of Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing GHG emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment– particularly in disadvantaged communities. The Cap-and-Trade program also creates a financial incentive for industries to invest in clean technologies and develop innovative ways to reduce pollution. California Climate Investments projects include affordable housing, renewable energy, public transportation, zero-emission vehicles, environmental restoration, more sustainable agriculture, recycling, and much more. At least 35 percent of these investments are located within and benefiting residents of disadvantaged communities, low-income communities, and low-income households across California. For more information, visit the California Climate Investments website at: www.caclimateinvestments.ca.gov
