The Hayward Fire Department and Fairview Fire Protection District want to make residents and property owners aware of and invite feedback on new Fire-Hazard Severity Maps covering the City of Hayward and Fairview Fire Protection District.

Defensible space refers to the area between a house and the reduction of the surrounding fuel sources to reduce the threat of destruction to the house from a wildfire.

The City’s no-cost residential chipping program is part of our defensible space efforts. The program is open to any residential property east of Mission Blvd from the south side of D Street to the city limits south to Union City.

Annually, inspections of all properties east of Mission Boulevard and south of D Street to the border of Union City are conducted to help identify areas at higher risk for fire due to inadequate vegetation management.

The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for coordinating and conducting fire and life safety inspection services for the City of Hayward. This critical work is every bit as important as emergency response, because the best fire to fight is one that never starts.

The Hazardous Materials Office ensures the consistent regulation of hazardous materials and waste throughout the state. Staffed by four civilian employees, the program’s efforts are focused on regulating the storage and use of hazardous materials in the City of Hayward.