Brush Clearance and Fire Prevention Maintenance The annual assessments include funds for fire prevention maintenance and brush clearance on public properties throughout the assessment districts. MRCA rangers based out of Franklin Canyon Park near Mulholland Drive are trained firefighters. These measures also raise local funds to: Acquire and preserve open space, wildlife areas and natural lands in the Santa Monica Mountains in the City of Los Angeles Create additional parklands and trails Protect important habitat and wildlife corridors in the Santa Monica Mountains in the City of Los Angeles Prevent additional development and traffic by protecting undeveloped properties