Program Purpose

The intent of the Fuels Removal Program is to reduce wildfire risks by providing a roadside debris removal service. This is a free service to communities / homeowners within North Carolina. This program is funded by the following grants: Helene Supplemental, Cross Boundary Wildfire Mitigation and Southern Area State Fire Capacity Wildfire Hazard Mitigation. Applications for summer 2026 pickup are due Aug. 20, 2026. If you have additional questions, please reach out to us by email.

• Program Guidelines
• Fuels Removal Program Application
• Fuels Removal Program Participant Log