Digier Wildfire Defense Project

The Digier Wildfire Defense Project aims to mitigate wildfire risks along six miles of Digier Road and associated canyons in Kern County, California, all located within High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones on privately owned land. Work will focus on removing flammable vegetation 25 feet on either side of Digier Road and strategically thinning fuels within an ephemeral drainage that stretches half a mile from Interstate 5 to the road, a historically used firebreak safeguarding homes to the south. The project prioritizes preserving the natural integrity of the canyon floor by maintaining surface fuels in a controlled manner to prevent erosion, protect wildlife habitat, and sustain water flow patterns. All activities are planned to occur entirely off the road itself, ensuring minimal disruption while enhancing defensible space. The project is managed by Kern County Fire Department, with Ethan Kennedy serving as the primary contact for inquiries. Although the solicitation number and NAICS code are not provided, the initiative is classified as a forecast and is tied to the region’s ongoing efforts to reduce fuel loads and protect lives, property, and the environment from escalating wildfire threats in a high-risk area near Bakersfield.