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Wildfire Mitigation Contractors in Plumas County, CA

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11 wildfire mitigation contractors are listed for Plumas County, 7 with a clear CSLB license.

Fire hazard zones
Plumas County adopted the State Fire Marshal's 2025 Local Responsibility Area map (dated January 22, 2025) by Ordinance No. 25-1159; the LRA zones cover the towns of Chester, Quincy, and East Quincy plus Sierra Valley, and rate land as Moderate, High, or Very High. The rest of the county's private land falls under the state's SRA map, in effect since April 1, 2024 — check a parcel on the county's LRA FHSZ page or CAL FIRE's FHSZ viewer.
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Defensible space rules
State law (Public Resources Code 4291) requires owners of buildings in the State Responsibility Area to keep 100 feet of defensible space (or to the property line), with an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet and more intensive fuel reduction from 5 to 30 feet, plus trees cut back 10 feet from chimneys and roofs kept free of needles and leaves. Separately, Plumas County Code Title 8, Chapter 16 lets county Code Compliance officials declare weeds, rubbish, and rank growth a nuisance and give the owner at least 20 days to remove it; if the owner doesn't, the county can abate it and record the cost as a lien on the property.
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Chipping
The Plumas County Fire Safe Council runs a countywide chipping program on scheduled weeks (2026: June 15–19 and August 31–September 25). It asks participants who are able for a $150 contribution, with no-cost help available for residents facing financial hardship. Piles must be natural woody material up to 16 feet long and 4 feet high, pieces 3–12 feet long and no more than 8 inches in diameter, on a parcel with a structure. Registration for 2026 is closed.
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In Plumas County, homes in the State Responsibility Area must keep 100 feet of defensible space under state law (PRC 4291), with CAL FIRE's Lassen-Modoc Unit serving the county; county Code Compliance can also order hazardous weeds and rank growth removed. In 2025 the county adopted CAL FIRE's new Local Responsibility Area hazard map covering Chester, Quincy, East Quincy, and Sierra Valley. Contractors below are ranked by public Google rating.

Services in Plumas County

  1. Defensible Space 9 contractors
  2. Brush Clearing 7 contractors
  3. Vegetation Management 6 contractors
  4. Tree Service 5 contractors
  5. Weed Abatement 3 contractors
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Contractors in Plumas County

  1. Grind Fire Defense LLC

    5.0(43)Google Maps Anderson Licensed (530) 999-2035

  2. Clints Tree Service

    5.0(6)Google Maps Chester Licensed (530) 816-0994

  3. Sierra Earthworks, Inc.

    5.0(4)Google Maps Blairsden Licensed (530) 836-4213

  4. Holt Logging, Inc.

    5.0(1)Google Maps Westwood Licensed (530) 256-3104

  5. C&D Land Care LLC

    4.8(16)Google Maps Magalia No license (530) 208-9872

  6. Summitt Forests, Inc.

    4.2(6)Google Maps Ashland, OR Licensed (541) 535-8920

  7. Susanville Weed Abatement

    4.0(2)Google Maps Susanville No license (530) 249-5848

  8. Bella Wildfire & Forestry, Inc.

    — Weimar Licensed (530) 718-0167

  9. JD Company

    — Biggs No license (530) 682-5954

  10. Jones Family Tree Service

    — Salyer Licensed (707) 878-7337

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  1. Saltsman Timber LLC

    — Redding No license (530) 722-8778

Serving all of California 8

  1. CAP Metal Build

    5.0(24)Google Maps Montebello Licensed (800) 963-3902

  2. Ocean View Decks

    4.6(10)Google Maps Oxnard Licensed (805) 600-1108

  3. Bay Area Tree Specialists

    — San Jose Licensed (408) 836-9147

  4. Brushfire Battle Systems

    — South Pasadena No license (626) 644-8856

  5. Community Tree Service, LLC

    — Royal Oaks Licensed (831) 763-2391

  6. PCI Ecological

    — Sebastopol Licensed (707) 824-4600

  7. Rancho Tree Service

    — Bakersfield Licensed (661) 699-9142

  8. Tyrrell Resources, Inc.

    — Truckee Licensed (530) 243-8733

Also on record 11

  1. Bordges Timber Inc

    — Shingle Springs Licensed (530) 626-7930

  2. Crossfire Tree & Vegetation Services INC

    — Paradise Licensed (530) 877-9002

  3. Cutwright Service

    — Mt. Shasta No license (530) 926-4388

  4. Diversified Resources, Inc.

    — Chester Licensed (530) 375-7716

  5. High Sierra Fire, Inc.

    3.9(7)Google Maps Janesville No license (530) 253-0110

  6. Joe Tantardino Logging Inc.

    — Lake Almanor Licensed (530) 596-4539

  7. JW Parks Company

    — Weaverville Licensed (530) 515-0140

  8. Mountain Thunder Tree Services

    — Burney Licensed (530) 999-1659

  9. Professional Slash Busting Service

    — Quincy No license (530) 927-7040

  10. RJW Enterprises, Inc.

    5.0(2)Google Maps Shaver Lake Licensed (559) 841-2411

  11. Stony Creek General Engineering

    — Orland Licensed (530) 526-3191

Defensible space rules in Plumas County

Fire hazard zones in Plumas County

Most private land in Plumas County sits in the State Responsibility Area, which uses CAL FIRE’s SRA hazard map in effect since April 1, 2024. The locally protected pockets — Chester, Quincy, East Quincy, and Sierra Valley — got new Moderate, High, and Very High zones in 2025, which the Board of Supervisors adopted as Ordinance No. 25-1159. Those areas are served by the Peninsula, Quincy, and Beckwourth Peak fire protection districts. The maps and ordinance are on the county’s LRA FHSZ page.

Local rules and deadlines

The core rule is Public Resources Code 4291: 100 feet of defensible space around structures in the SRA, an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet, and tighter fuel reduction out to 30 feet. According to the county’s Planning FAQ, CAL FIRE’s Lassen-Modoc Unit serves Plumas County, and homes sold in High or Very High zones need a compliant defensible space inspection. The county also has its own nuisance rule, County Code Chapter 16: Code Compliance can order weeds and rank growth removed within at least 20 days, then abate the hazard and lien the property.

Free chipping and fire-safe programs

The Plumas County Fire Safe Council runs a countywide chipping program on scheduled weeks. It asks a $150 contribution from those able to pay, with no-cost help for hardship cases. Piles can be up to 16 feet long and 4 feet high, with pieces no thicker than 8 inches. The Council also offers free Fire Safe Home Visit assessments, and the county FAQ counts 26 Firewise communities in Plumas.

County resources

Start with the LRA hazard map page, the Planning FAQ, and the Fire Safe Council for chipping and home visits. The contractors listed below serve Plumas County and can help with clearing, thinning, and hardening ahead of an inspection or sale.

Frequently asked questions 5
Who enforces defensible space rules in Plumas County?

Defensible space in the State Responsibility Area is a state requirement (PRC 4291), and CAL FIRE's Lassen-Modoc Unit serves Plumas County. Inside the Local Responsibility Area towns — Chester, Quincy, East Quincy, and Sierra Valley — fire protection is the job of the local fire protection districts. County Code Compliance can also act on hazardous weeds and rubbish under County Code Chapter 16.

What happens if I ignore a notice to clear weeds or brush?

Under County Code Chapter 16, the notice gives you at least 20 days to remove the material. If you don't, the county can abate the nuisance and make the cost a lien on the property. Under state law, a PRC 4291 violation is an infraction with a $100–$500 fine, and a third conviction within five years becomes a misdemeanor.

How much defensible space do I need?

PRC 4291 requires 100 feet around each building, or to the property line if that's closer, with the heaviest fuel reduction within 30 feet and an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet. You also need to remove tree limbs within 10 feet of a chimney outlet and keep the roof clear of leaves and needles.

Do I need a defensible space inspection to sell my house?

The county's Planning FAQ notes that since July 1, 2021, selling a home in a High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone requires documentation of a compliant PRC 4291 defensible space inspection (AB 38). Check your zone on CAL FIRE's FHSZ viewer first.

Is chipping free in Plumas County?

Not by default. The Fire Safe Council's chipping program asks for a $150 contribution from participants who can afford it, and offers no-cost help to residents with financial hardship or who can't handle the work themselves. Its Fire Safe Home Visit assessments are free.