Top Fire Mitigation Tips for Colorado Homes

Protecting Your Property with Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems

Living in Colorado’s beautiful Front Range means being surrounded by nature—but it also means facing a very real risk of wildfires. If you live in a wildland-urban interface (WUI), fire mitigation is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your home and your loved ones.

At Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems, we help homeowners throughout the Front Range take proactive steps to stay safe. Here are our top fire mitigation tips for Colorado homes:

1. Create Defensible Space

This is your first and most important line of defense.

  • Zone 1 (0–5 feet from your home): Keep this area free of anything flammable—wood mulch, dead plants, firewood stacks, etc.

  • Zone 2 (5–30 feet): Trim trees, space them out, and remove shrubs that act as ladder fuels.

  • Zone 3 (30–100+ feet): Thin out dense vegetation and keep grasses mowed.

2. Choose Fire-Resistant Landscaping

Ditch flammable plants like juniper and instead use fire-resistant varieties like aspen, serviceberry, and native grasses. Keep vegetation green and well-watered.

3. Harden Your Home

Your home should be a fortress against embers and flames.

  • Install Class A fire-rated roofing.

  • Use non-combustible or fire-treated siding, decks, and fences.

  • Screen vents and soffits to prevent ember intrusion.

  • Upgrade to double-paned or tempered glass windows where possible.

4. Clean Roofs, Decks & Gutters

Dry pine needles, leaves, and debris are ember magnets. Clean them out regularly to prevent ignition.

5. Ensure Clear Access for Firefighters

Keep driveways and access roads clear. Trim overhanging branches, remove brush, and post clearly visible address signage.

6. Be Ready to Evacuate

Have an emergency plan. Keep your “go bag” ready and sign up for local alerts. Know multiple routes out of your neighborhood in case of a fast-moving fire.

7. Schedule a Professional Assessment

Every property is different. Our team at Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems offers expert, boots-on-the-ground fire risk evaluations. We’ll tailor a mitigation plan to your terrain, vegetation, and structure.

🔧 Let’s Make Your Property Fire-Ready

Holladay Raines Fire Defense Systems is locally owned and operated, and we specialize in fire mitigation for Colorado’s unique terrain. Whether you need defensible space clearing, tree thinning, or just want to know where to start—we’ve got you covered.

📞 Call us today: 907-978-3238

📧 Email: HRFireDefenseSystems@gmail.com