Burn Permit
Financial Statements
Board Meetings
Mission Statement
Covelo Fire Protection District
The mission of the Covelo Fire Protection District is to provide protection of life, property, and the environment from the effects of fires, medical emergencies, and hazards. We engage the community in our mission through progressive community outreach. We will maintain a constant state of readiness to respond to all requests for services through training, maintenance of equipment, and a desire to serve our community.
Burn Permits
Plan, Apply, and Burn Safely
A burn permit is required by the Mendocino County Air Quality Management District (MCAQMD and by CAL FIRE, if you reside within the State Responsibility Area (SRA). Homeowners should always check with their local CAL FIRE station and local air quality management agency before burning.
Covelo Is Getting A
Fire Hydrant System
Thanks To Senator Mike McGuire
Covelo, CA – Thanks to critical state funding secured by Senator Mike McGuire, the County of Mendocino will advance an engineering study to kick off the process of installing a comprehensive, modern fire hydrant system in Covelo to protect homes, businesses, and livelihoods.
Prescribed
Burn Scheduled
South Covelo
Mendocino County, CA – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Mendocino Unit will be conducting a vegetation management prescribed burn in South Covelo. This prescribed burn will treat approximately 750-acres of chaparral and understory vegetation within oak woodlands and mixed conifer habitats, creating a mosaic of variously burned vegetation and islands of unburned habitat.
This project burn will be conducted under strictly controlled weather and fuel conditions. Smoke and aircraft may be visible in the area.
The South Covelo project is in the northeastern portion of Mendocino County, east of Highway 101, and south of the town of Covelo. Burning will begin on Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, and continue through Thursday, May 21st. Burning will start at approximately 8 a.m. and conclude at approximately 3 p.m. daily.
This project adds to significant work underway throughout the state and brings California one step closer towards meeting state fuels reduction goals directed by the California Fire Plan and the California Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan.
To track the progress being made, both here and throughout California, visit the CAL FIRE fuels reduction dashboard By Clicking Here.
Recent Board Meetings
Covelo Fire Protection District
The Board provides a forum for addressing fire protection and prevention issues. Download and view meeting agendas below.
Regular Borad Meeting
Meeting Date: May 13, 2026
Regular Meeting with various reports, review of monthly expenses, communications, and various old business.
Special Board Meeting
Meeting Date: April 28, 2026
Resolution Adoption regarding the Department of Justice background checks for the Covelo Fire Protection District.