Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map (FHSZ) Update

The State Fire Marshal is responsible for identifying moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. As part of this requirement, CAL FIRE has made recommendations for Local Responsibility Areas (LRA). All State Responsibility Areas were addressed in 2024.

Notice is hereby given that the FHSZ LRA map is available for public review and comment beginning on April 1, 2025, in accordance with California Government Code Section 51178.5. You can view the map via the link below or at our Administrative Office, located at 14011 City Center Drive, Chino Hills during the posted business hours. Please note that state law prohibits the Fire District from assigning a fire hazard severity zone that is less restrictive than the one recommended by the State Fire Marshal.

Click here to view the Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map Viewer.

*(Once map is open, click on the magnifying glass in the upper left hand corner)

If you would like to submit public comment related to the adoption of the fire hazard severity zones in the jurisdiction of Chino Valley Fire, you can e-mail FHSZMap@chofire.org.

What must the Fire District do after receiving the maps?

Per California Government Code, the Fire District must make the information available for public review and comment within 30 days of receiving the map and within 120 days, the Fire District must designate, by Ordinance, moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones.

What is the Fire District’s anticipated timeline for Ordinance adoption?

• April 1 – 30, 2025 – Receive public comment.
• May 14, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. – Hold Public Hearing related to Ordinance at the Fire Districts Board of Directors Regular Meeting. *Date subject to change to June 11, 2025.
• June 11, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. – Hold Second Reading of Ordinance and Adoption of said Ordinance. *Date subject to change to July 9, 2025.
• After Adoption of Ordinance, submit Ordinance to Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.

What options does the Fire District have with changing the zone recommendations made by CAL FIRE?

• It may, at its discretion, include areas within the jurisdiction of the local agency, not identified as very high fire hazard severity zones by the Sate Fire Marshal, as very fire hazard severity zones following a finding supported by substantial evidence.
• It may, at its discretion, include areas within its jurisdiction, not identified as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones by the State Fire Marshal, as moderate and high fire hazard severity zones, respectively.
• It may not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within the Fire District’s boundaries.

Additional Information:

Office of State Fire Marshal CAL FIRE:

The following website from CAL FIRE has additional information related to the following:

• History of Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• What are Fire Hazard Severity Zones
• Methods for creating fire hazard severity zones
• Frequently Asked Questions

Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fact Sheet

Insurance FAQ from the California Department of Insurance

You can contact Chino Valley Fire District at 909.902.5280, Option #2.