No siding material can guarantee that a home will survive a wildfire. But choosing noncombustible siding, installing it correctly, and reducing other vulnerabilities around your home can significantly lower the... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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’... read more →
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... read more →
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... read more →
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.... read more →
John Miller stands in his backyard at Lake of the Pines, where he has led wildfire mitigation efforts for more than two decades. (Photo by Katie... read more →
Our pets hold a special place in our hearts. They bring us joy, offer unconditional love, and become cherished members of our families. However, wildfires can strike... read more →
Home hardening and wildfire safety can take many forms. In fact, even garden landscapes can be designed with wildfire safety in mind. With wildfire safe landscape mitigation playing an everyday... read more →
At Wildfire Partners, we believe mitigation and emergency preparedness are year-round commitments that go hand in hand. That’s why this new year, we’re finding ways to encourage these activities throughout... read more →
Whew! Summer is over, and 2023 was a wet one. We dodged another wildfire season, right? Not! There really is no “wildfire season”. Boulder County has seen wildfire during every... read more →
Maybe it's that pesky address marker. Or it's that tree that you're feeling sentimental about. Or it's something on your report that you haven't the slightest idea of how to... read more →
Wanting to get some fresh air, we decided to go for a walk with the dogs in the neighborhood. Though it was getting dark, we had flashlights and sturdy winter... read more →
Years ago, my husband and I discussed our dream house – where would it be, what would it look like. “I want a house in the mountains. More than anything,... read more →