Wildfire risk is not just a homeowner issue. Renters face the same hazards and often have less control over the property. The good news: there are still meaningful steps you can take to reduce risk and be ready to act. Start With What You Control Most homes ignite from wind-blown embers,... read more →
Jul
16
Jun
16
For many homeowners, DIY home hardening projects are an empowering way to tackle mitigation with hands-on work, enhancing the safety of your home while cutting labor costs. With home hardening playing a huge role in home ignition resistance, Wildfire Partners has put together a two-part video series demonstrating key home retrofits to protect your home from ember showers. Dig into home hardening by Protecting Home Base and/or mitigating The First Five Feet around your home using our easy-to-follow tutorials. These video guides will explain... read more →
Apr
28
Removing hazardous vegetation is one of the most impactful steps Boulder County homeowners can take to reduce a home's ignition potential. But once the work is done, whether you've removed junipers through the Junk Your Junipers program or cleared other flammable plants from around your home, you may find yourself... read more →
Mar
16
When we think of wildfire damage, we often picture burned trees and blackened hillsides. But long after the flames are out, wildfire smoke can continue to affect homes, even miles from the burn area. Wildfire smoke contains a complex mix of gases and fine particles that can settle indoors and... read more →
Feb
23
On a warm summer morning, a group of teens gathered outside a Pine Brook Hills home, laughing as they sorted hand tools and rakes. They were part of Wildfire Partners’ Youth Services Program — local youth employed through TEENS, Inc. to complete hands-on mitigation projects for homeowners who may not... read more →
Jan
15
Colorado’s beloved aspen trees may do more than brighten the mountains each fall — they may also help slow the spread of wildfires. A recent study on aspen trees and wildfires found that landscapes with healthy aspen stands were less likely to carry fast-moving, high intensity fires, even during extreme... read more →
Oct
14
Fire-retardant coatings are often marketed as an easy answer for protecting homes from wildfire, but do they live up to the hype? We’re breaking down what’s really known about these coatings, why they may fall short and what steps actually make homes safer from wildfire. The Big Question: Do They... read more →
Sep
24
Wildfires are becoming increasingly common, and communities everywhere are learning to adapt. Fortunately, wildfire experts, scientists and industry leaders have identified key mitigation measures that help prevent homes from igniting. One of the most common questions homeowners ask is: Where do I start? Wildfire Partners is here to guide you... read more →
Aug
26
As wildfire season grows longer and more intense, the need for local champions in wildfire mitigation has... read more →
Jul
15
This Wildfire Partners DIY video shows you how to protect any wood on your house within six inches of the ground to significantly reduce the risk of your home's vulnerability to embers without the expense of re-siding your entire home.