In the event of an emergency, it is important that first responders are able to reach residents as quickly as possible. When doors are locked, this slows down the response time. The San Diego County/Fire Protection District's Residential KnoxBox Program is designed to give residents a back-up plan to be accessible during a crisis.

Qualifying residents will receive a lock box at no cost. Inside, a spare house key can be stored for access by fire personnel during emergencies.  Requirements for the program are:

You must live in San Diego County Fire service area (Julian is in the SDCF service area)

One of these must be true:

You are 62 or older.

You have a disability.

You need help with one or more Major Life Activity (MLA). This includes caring for yourself, eating, using your hands. 

Visit the County's website to see if you qualify and to apply.

The Burn Institute offers free smoke alarm installations for seniors 62 years+ who own their own home in San Diego County through their Fire-Safe Seniors Program. If you meet these qualifications, fill out their form and someone will contact you shortly to complete the sign-up process. Once registered, trained, screened volunteers will set-up an appointment time to install alarms up to California State Fire Code in your home free of charge.

The Red Cross offers free wildfire preparedness visit, where their team will provide personalized tips and guidance on how you can better protect your home from wildfires and provide steps you can take so everyone in your household can stay safe. Complete the request form to schedule a wildfire safety visit.

All commercial livestock or agricultural operators and managerial employees in the unincorporated area are now able to apply for an Ag Pass. When a mandatory evacuation order is given, all people, including Ag Pass holders, must evacuate. When fire and law enforcement leaders allow, Ag Pass holders will be able to return to the area to move, feed and provide veterinary care of livestock, or work on irrigation systems, farm equipment and other essential infrastructure.

Ag Pass access is limited to daylight hours and doesn’t guarantee entry to an evacuated area.  Fire and law enforcement officials make the decision for entry based on fire behavior and public safety. Click here for more information about the program.

The Fire Safe Business Directory is for you, your neighbors, and entire communities looking to prepare for wildfires in California. It features reviewed businesses offering products and/or services specializing in wildfire safety to give you peace of mind and the know-how to tackle getting prepared.

The Julian Fire Safe Council serves a specific area of Julian. 

There are a limited number of routes in and out of Julian. Before an emergency occurs, it is best practice to know all of the escape routes for your neighborhood.