Power of defensible space.

#FireWise

A Home That Blends Lodge Warmth With Japanese Precision Set on a river-meandering site in the Methow Valley, this Johnston Architects home blends lodge warmth with Japanese precision through light-filled, sun-conscious design.

Pointing Dog House featured in the #Contemporist: www.contemporist.com/a-home-that-... Photos by Benj Drummond #customhome #customhouse #homedesign #singlefamilyhome #architect #architecture #methowvalley #dwell #dezeen #custom #wooddesign #designedwithwood #firewise #washingtonstate #washington

A "Particularly Dangerous" Fire Preparedness Test for Colorado Communities along the eastern slopes of the Front Range of the the Rocky Mountains are hopefully heeding urgent “red flag” fire weather warnings today.

A "Particularly Dangerous" Fire Preparedness Test for Colorado revkin.substack.com/p/a-particul... #cowx #firewise

A New Paradigm for Protecting Homes from Disastrous Fires Scientists have identified more than fifty ways that houses can ignite. It’s possible to defend against all of them—but it’s arduous, and homeowners can’t do it alone.

A new story I've published: Some inconvenient truths about what it will take for residential communities to survive #wildfire. From the perspective of #NIST fire protection engineer Alex Maranghides #CalFire #Firewise #FirePrevention #LAFires #Firesafe #HomeHardening

“If you act like a steward of your property, rather than building a fortress to keep everyone away, you start meeting your neighbors and working with other people. You start a community that buys into the whole idea of #wildfirepreparedness together,” says Rasmussen.

📷: #Firewise
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Sending a Friday shoutout to the Brazos #Firewise Community via FACNM's story this week about their ongoing efforts to keep their community safe and defensible from #wildfire.

All thumbs up to these fine folks!

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Register for FACNM's webinar on #firewise and Fire Adapted Communities:

Next Thurs, Aug 21,
12pm

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WSU Kittitas County Extension Master Gardener volunteers smile at the camera while working on a firewise demonstration garden.

#WSU Extension Kittitas County Master Gardeners built a fire-resistant demo garden to help educate the community on #FireWise landscaping. #NationalWildlandFirefighterDay
As temps rise, reach out to your local Extension Master Gardeners for more suggestions: mastergardener.wsu.edu/priorities/2...

Last Chance House | Johnston Architects | Archello Nestled at the base of Flag Mountain among large granite boulders, the Last Chance House reflects the character and beauty of the surrounding Methow Valley....

The Last Chance House is up on @archello.bsky.social - this #MethowValley home was seismically designed to withstand #rockfalls and is protected from #fire with #Firewise #landscape strategies. Thoroughly #sustainable, elegant, and of its place: archello.com/project/last...

#architecture #houses

Cut black spruce deadfall trees lying on the driveway’s brown rocky bank. Red sled and trailer partially loaded with wood along the drive. Sky is deep blue and cloudless.

45°F and light S breeze at 9:30am on Keystone Ridge. No precip since 6May and RH still >30% at mid day.
Ruby-crowned kinglet singing up a storm.
Clearing out icestorm deadfall and ladder fuels. Many spruce broke in half creating new ladder fuel as the tops dangle to the ground. #myalaskawx #firewise

Plantista: An Innovative AI Start-Up's Revolutionary Approach to Firewise Landscaping Funding As wildfire season approaches, Plantista unveils its innovative crowdfunding campaign aimed at democratizing Firewise landscaping through AI technology.

Plantista: An Innovative AI Start-Up's Revolutionary Approach to Firewise Landscaping Funding #USA #AI_Technology #Denver #Plantista #Firewise

👏 Give a big round of applause 👏 to our MNA facilities crew for their hard work on Firewise projects around the Museum—thinning stands, trimming low hanging tree limbs, reducing ladder fuels, cleaning up roofs and gutters, and pulling all ground fuels 5 feet away. #WildfirePrevention #firewise

Calling all local #Dog walkers - Be a part of the K9 #Firewise Patrol team.
It's really easy – you can volunteer while out for your regular walk and a 1 hour induction and training session is provided.
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Please follow all fire restrictions at #NMStateParks, so we can keep the precious resources we have safe. #OneLessSpark = one less #wildfire! For details on all parks, log onto emnrd.nm.gov and click on Park Alerts. #Stage2FireRestrictions #NewMexico #Firewise

Love red flowering currants--early bloomer which helps the bees and hummingbirds. #firewise #bees #nature

After Lahaina fire, Hawaii residents address their risk by becoming 'Firewise' Since the 2023 Maui fires that destroyed Lahaina, communities across Hawaii have sought ways to protect themselves from more destructive fires wrought by decades of climate change, urban development, ...

How the nonprofit #Firewise helps communities reduce their fire risk #philanthropy
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We know how to protect homes from #wildfires. Why don’t more people do it? ( #firesmart #firewise)

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As time passes after a disaster, interest in fire prevention programs wanes. “People are busy, or don’t think it’s going to happen to them,” says Lynn Sestak, the #Firewise Program Leader for the Fire Safe Council of #SantaCruz County.

📷: Steve Kuehl
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Building Firewise Communities: Wildfire Preparedness | CAL FIRE Build a Firewise community with CAL FIRE's proven strategies. Improve our community's safety, resilience & unity in facing wildfire threats in California.

Firewise communities take action to reduce wildfire risk—working with neighbors, fire departments, and local agencies to improve home ignition resistance. Find a Firewise community near you or start one today: readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-...
#WildfirePreparedness #DefensibleSpace #Firewise

Firewise community group photo

The Firewise USA® program, administered by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), provides a framework for communities to strengthen wildfire resilience. CAL FIRE supports this effort as the State Liaison, helping neighborhoods earn Firewise designation. #CALFIRE #Firewise

Firewise community group photo

Want to make your neighborhood more wildfire-resilient? Consider forming an NFPA Firewise USA® Community! This program helps residents work together to reduce wildfire risk and improve emergency preparedness. Learn more: readyforwildfire.org/prepare-for-...
#CALFIRE #Firewise #WildfirePreparedness

Looks like Zone Zero will finally be Required. A good policy that will improve resilience to wildfire.

#zonezero
#firewise
#wildfire

This was a great listen this morning. It demonstrates how we can build back better in a #firewise way within the WUI (Wildland Urban Interface)

The California wildfires are a glimpse of the urban risks Utah is growing into Utah communities from Washington County to the Wasatch Front face some of the nation’s highest risk for wildfires. As the Los Angeles fires show, the off-season for wildfires is disappearing, but…

January isn’t typically a time to plan for wildfires, but now is a good time to look into making your house and landscaping more #Firewise.

I will focus on continuing local #Firewise resiliency measures in our region. Defensible homes are homes that have higher chances of surviving impacts. That's about the best any of us can do now...going forward. The folks that want to listen...will listen. 1/4

Some houses can and do survive a wildfire. A TV reporter in Altadena interviewed a man whose house is a perfect example of how implementing Firewise® activities can protect homes. #wildfire #Firewise #firesafety #loss
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5 Simple Steps to Get Ready - Ready Marin We all benefit from preparing for a disaster. 5 Simple Steps to Get Ready is a starting point to preparedness. Keep it simple!

Steps to get ready before a disaster strikes

I would include backing up your precious family photos and important documents securely online or elsewhere.

#DisasterPreparedness #FireSafeMarin #FireWise
#EmergencyPreparedness #Wildfire #GoBag #GoKit

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Make a Go-Kit - Fire Safe Marin Assemble your go-kit before a wildfire or other disaster occurs, and keep it easily accessible so you can take it with you when you have to evacuate.

Go-Bag preparation

#DisasterPreparedness #FireSafeMarin #FireWise
#EmergencyPreparedness #Wildfire #GoBag #GoKit

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