FireWise Management (Hazard Assessment)

Homeowners in the wildland-urban forested environment, before or after initial construction, can benefit from the interface construction guidelines. A FireWise Management assessment helps homeowners to improve their chances of coping with wildfire. The assessment and recommendation package is prioritized for structural and landscape situations.

 

 

Assessment Factors

  • Fire Weather Potential

  • Area Description

  • Thickness of Duff and/or litter

  • Fine and coarse Debris

  • Forest Stand Description

  • Other Vegetation

  • Topographic Features

  • Values Protected

  • Recreational Use

  • Fire Potential on Adjacent Lands

  • Fire Protection

  • Available Water

  • Mutual Aid

  • Response Time to Fire

  • Access for Emergency Vehicles

Do it before this happens to you!