Add FireFighter1™ to Your Defensible Space Plan
Flying embers can travel over 1 mile & are the #1 cause of fires spreading. Homeowners should have a fire safe plan, and consider adding FireFighter1 to that plan, being ready to drench the property with pool water & protect from flying embers possibly igniting your home. Or be ready to stop a small backyard or home fire from spreading.
Other Ways to Prepare for Fire;
- Keep clean gutters
- Ensure wood fences do not meetup to house
- Clear old leave & debri piles
- "Identify and maintain water sources, such as hydrants, ponds, swimming pools, and wells and ensure they are accessible to the fire department. Have a hose that can reach any area of your property." FEMA Recommendation.
- More ways to prepare at FEMA's Prepare for Wildfire
- CA Fire Hazard Severity Zones
- United States Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Rising Fire Risks:
- Growing Population: As our population continues to expand, more homes are constructed in high-risk fire areas.
- Urban-Wildland Interface: More homes are being built in areas where urban development meets wildland vegetation, increasing the risk of wildfires.
- Shortage of Fire Professionals: The demand for firefighting services is outstripping available resources, making proactive fire protection measures more crucial.
Pool Water as a Fire Resource:
- Untapped Resource: Pool water is an often untapped, but could be a significant firefighting resource during emergencies.
- Early Fire Suppression: Access to pool water can help extinguish small fires before they escalate, protecting homes and property.
- Defensible Space: In the face of distant wildfires, pool water can aid in creating defensible space, reducing the risk of property damage.