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Truckee Fire Protection District Defensible Space Assistance Days
Truckee Fire Protection District · Utility program
Free defensible-space assistance from partner crews.
Truckee Fire, Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships, and Tahoe Truckee Unified School District provide free defensible-space work for eligible owner-occupied primary residences. Residents are identified through inspections or community referrals, and the work is completed by student crews and partners.
Program details
How it works
Truckee Fire partners with Sierra Watershed Education Partnerships (SWEP) and Tahoe Truckee Unified School District (TTUSD) to provide defensible-space assistance for eligible owner-occupied primary residences. Residents are identified through inspections or community referrals. Once needs-based eligibility is confirmed, Truckee Fire and SWEP coordinate a student-led project to improve defensible space at the property.
Program model
Students first participate in a classroom lesson covering fire science, wildfire prevention, defensible space, and the project scope. They then apply what they’ve learned through hands-on work at the project site.
What the service covers
The page describes the service as defensible-space assistance. It does not provide a separate dollar amount, reimbursement, or matching requirement because the work is provided directly.
Who to contact
If you know someone who could benefit, the page directs you to email dspace@truckeefire.org.
Cost
The district presents this as a free assistance service.
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