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Palm Springs Fire Department Announces 2026 Fire Risk Reduction Designation
PALM SPRINGS (CNS) - The Palm Springs Fire Department announced Thursday
the city has earned its first fire risk reduction community designation by the
California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection.
``While this marks the first time Palm Springs has received this
designation, our work is far from over,'' Fire Chief Paul Alvarado said in a
statement. ``We will continue to invest in proactive programs that help protect
our residents, businesses and visitors.''
The designation was given as part of the fire department's efforts to
improve wildfire preparedness and reduce fire risks. Fire officials said the
recognition was a collaborative effort of the fire department, city staff,
elected officials and community partners who have supported the city's wildfire
mitigation and preparedness initiatives.
The announcement came one day after fire officials finished clearing
vegetation from 101 acres across 14 city-owned vacant lots during the annual
wildfire mitigation brush removal program.
Copyright 2026, City News Service, Inc.
By: City News Service
July 3, 2026
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