Community Chipping Events
Reducing flammable materials in the Brazos Canyon is one of the most effective ways property owners can reduce the risk of wildfires in our community. The Brazos Firewise Team in conjunction with the Brazos Canyon Volunteer Fire Department and Fishtail Ranch provide opportunities for Brazos Property Owners to safely dispose of limbs they have removed from their property. Advanced Registration is required for all Community Chipping Events.
Self-Haul Chipping Events
Self-haul chipping events are hosted at Fishtail Ranch in the Brazos Canyon. Property Owners can bring limbs to Fishtail Ranch to be chipped by Fishtail Employees after being unloaded by Brazos Firewise Volunteers.
On-Site Chipping Events
On-site chipping events are conducted by volunteers from the Brazos Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. Volunteers use a portable chipper to chip brush piles gathered by property owners at individual properties in the Brazos Canyon, dispersing chips on the owner’s property.
Chipping Event Guidelines
- Maximum of 3 load per property owner for self-haul chipping events
- Maximum of 4 brush piles measuring no more than 6x6x6 allowed for on-site chipping events per property (no bags)
- Maximum diameter of limbs is 5″
- Brush piles for on-site events should be stacked within 5 feet of accessible roadway
- No construction materials or metal should be placed in brush piles
- No raked debris, rocks, dirt, trash or root wads should be placed in brush piles
- Piles with thorns or ground juniper branches will not be accepted
Volunteers Needed
Community Chipping Events are a vital step in protecting our community and they cannot happen without the support of community volunteers. Volunteers are needed to assist with moving limbs from brush piles to the chipper for on-site events and unloading loads for self-haul events. Additional volunteers are needed to help with event registration, providing meals and water for volunteers, etc. If you can help in any capacity, before during or after a chipping event, please contact a member of the Firewise team listed on the Contact page , complete the Neighbors Helping Neighbors form or email info@brazosfirewise.com.
2025 Community Chipping Events
All dates subject to change based on volunteer availability. Dates for 2025 On-Site Chipping Events being are still being finalized.
Date: June 28, 2025
Location: Fishtail Ranch
Time: 9am-1pm
Details: Self-Haul Chipping Event
Registration: Advanced Registration Required
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Date: August 23, 2025
Location: Fishtail Ranch
Time: 9am-1pm
Details: Self-Haul Chipping Event
Registration: Advanced Registration Required
