Wildfire Mitigation

"The most important person in protecting a house from wildfire is NOT a firefighter, but the property owner."

Wildfire risk is an all-lands problem affecting multiple landownerships. The best strategy to collectively reduce risk is to work together. Individuals, neighborhoods, and HOA's should collaborate to identify vulnerable structures, reduce on-the-ground fuels, and protect evacuation routes.

If you and your neighborhood need help figuring out where to start, request a risk assessment using the link below. For other inquiries, contact Ali Hammond, Director of Community Wildfire Resilience at ali.hammond@aspenfire.com.

Assess Your Risk

In an effort to reduce the wildfire hazards in our community Aspen Fire Protection District has begun offering wildfire mitigation assessments for private residences, neighborhoods, and sub-divisions.

Reduce Your Risk

With a thorough assessment and proper mitigation efforts your home’s chances of wildfire survival increase dramatically. Click to learn about Defensible Space, Home Ignition Zones, and Home Hardening.

Vegetation Management

The type, density, and location of vegetation can have a huge impact on your home's vulnerability to wildfire.

Wildfire Risk Map

Learn about your area's wildfire risk.

Winter Wildfire Mitigation Tips

If you think wildfire preparedness is only for summer months, think again! The best time to prepare for an emergency is before the emergency. The…

Wildfire Evacuation Planning

Emergency Preparedness

The best time to prepare yourself and your family for an emergency is before you are called to act. Read more for valuable resources and information regarding wildfire evacuation preparedness and education.

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