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Wildfire Prevention
Learn how to reduce fire risks on your property, protect your community, and understand the systems that stop wildfires before they spread.
Stop Fires Before They Start
Wildfire prevention begins long before flames appear. Most wildfires are caused by human activity including equipment sparks, power lines, or debris burns that get out of control. By understanding these risks and acting early, homeowners can help prevent ignition and protect entire communities.
Everyday Ways to Prevent Wildfires
Preventing wildfires comes down to smart daily habits and a few key property upgrades:
- Operate equipment safely. Avoid mowing or grinding metal on hot, dry, windy days.
- Follow burn restrictions. Never leave burn piles, campfires, or grills unattended.
- Maintain power and utility areas. Keep vegetation clear from lines, transformers, and generators.
- Eliminate spark risks. Use spark arrestors on engines and never park vehicles on dry grass.
- Dispose of materials carefully. Place ashes and cigarettes in metal containers only.
Simple choices can be the difference between a contained ember and a community-threatening wildfire.
Quick Prevention Reminders
- Keep roofs and gutters free of leaves and needles.
- Store firewood and propane 30+ feet from structures.
- Maintain defensible space year-round.
- Verify outdoor power tools have spark arrestors.
- Check local fire danger levels before outdoor work.
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Firewise Landscaping & Property Design
Creating defensible space doubles as wildfire prevention. Remove dead brush, trim lower branches, and use stone or gravel instead of mulch near buildings. Hardscape paths and patios naturally slow flames. For plantings, choose low-resin native species that stay green through the dry season.
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Supporting Wildfire Suppression Efforts
Even with prevention, wildfires can ignite under extreme weather. Help suppression crews by ensuring wide, accessible driveways, visible address markers, and reliable water sources. Stay alert to Red Flag Warnings and local burn bans so resources aren’t diverted unnecessarily. When fires move faster than expected, prevention transitions to protection, and that’s where the FORT™ provides a last-resort refuge when evacuation is impossible.
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Prevention is the first step — protection is the last
Take simple steps now to prevent fires, and explore how the FORT™ can safeguard your family when conditions become unpredictable.