Defensible space can protect your home from destruction. Providing it to fire fighters gives them a chance to protect your home. Fire Smart Defensible Space, Inc. will inspect your places of value and give you the information that you need to create defensible space. Fire Smart does no operations, but can teach or gain contractors as needed.
ZONES OF DEFENSE:
(distances are greater
when living on slopes)
0-10’ from structures
ZONE 2: REDUCED FUEL ZONE
10’-50’ from structures Remove flammable plants, Prune trees
ZONE 3: FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE
50 – 100’ (or more) Spread the canopy, Reduce fuel ladders
FUEL CONTINUITY = DANGER
Simple landscape modifications disrupt the "fire ladder" while creating a more pleasing environment.
A continuous fuel bed can be opened into a firesafe and more useable landscape.