Permit System Upgrade Launches March 2025

In March 2024, WFPD began the buildout of a new Permitting System that is a more secure, and cloud-based system.

12/11/2024 11:31 AM

Aftermath of the Controlled Burn at Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve

In March 2024, a controlled burn at Stanford's Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve helped reduce wildfire risks and restore native plants. Led by experts and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe, the burn showcased a partnership of scientific and Indigenous knowledge, supporting long-term land health and safety.

11/22/2024 1:27 PM

Public Education Newsletter - Fall Update

As we embrace the crisp air and colorful leaves of autumn, we also recognize the continued fire season. Woodside Fire Protection District is proud to present our fall quarterly newsletter. In this edition, you'll find timely updates, essential safety resources, and an overview of recent activities.

10/16/2024 11:09 AM

N5 Sensors Have Arrived!

The new N5 sensors will help the Woodside Fire Protection District enhance community safety by providing early wildfire detection.

08/28/2024 10:26 AM

Guidelines for Defensible Space and Home Hardening NOW AVAILABLE

Hardening your home and addressing ornamental vegetation adjacent to your structure are critical elements in structure survivability. Defensible space requirements are outlined in the Fire Code, International Wildland Urban Interface Code and WFPD Fuel Mitigation Ordinance

05/29/2024 3:52 PM

Insurance Updates

Check out WFPD's Insurance Information page to stay on top of the latest information.

04/26/2024 3:58 PM

November Public Education Newsletter

11/07/2025 4:17 PM

Board of Forestry & Fire Protection Zone 0 Workshop

The Board of Forestry & Fire Protection Hosting Public Workshop on changes in Defensible Space - A Zone 0 Workshop

02/26/2025 7:00 PM

Governor Newsom signs executive order to further prepare for future urban firestorms, stepping up already nation-leading strategies

The Order: Directs the State Board of Forestry to accelerate its work to adopt regulations known as “Zone 0,” which will require an ember-resistant zone within 5 feet of structures located in the highest fire severity zones in the state. Read for more details.

02/12/2025 10:31 PM

National Weather Service has issued High Wind Warning through Friday morning 2/14

Warning in effect beginning: evening 2/12/25- early morning 2/14/25

02/12/2025 5:00 PM

Public Education Newsletter

As we welcome the warmth and sunshine of summer, we also acknowledge the start of fire season. Woodside Fire Protection District is proud to present our summer quarterly newsletter.

07/17/2024 8:16 AM

Please Remove Dry Grass

Please mow on cooler days or in the morning! Help us by doing your part -

07/02/2024 11:20 AM

2024 Spring Newsletter - Public Education Update

As we embrace the arrival of spring and its delightful weather, Woodside Fire Protection District takes great pride in presenting our spring quarterly newsletter.

04/04/2024 10:01 AM

Jasper Ridge Fuel Reduction Pile Burn

A fuel reduction project to improve wildfire resilience in and around the preserve is a living lab for wildfire management research and an opportunity to model cultural burning for Indigenous communities.

02/22/2024 7:08 AM

Give the Gift of Safety

WPV-Ready has restocked their custom Family First Aid Kits

12/20/2023 7:48 AM

December 2023 Public Education Newsletter

Catch up on current events in the Fire District and see what's to come.

12/14/2023 5:21 PM