Fire Advice

Wildfire safety has become a crowded space—full of mandates, checklists, and confident claims that don’t always match the evidence.

This section is an open Q&A on Zone 0, wildfire policy, defensible space, vegetation management, evacuation limits, and the uncomfortable gaps between fire science and fire regulation.

Questions come from homeowners, renters, planners, people living in the fire zones and with the consequences of past fires.

Answers are based on peer-reviewed research, post-fire analysis, and on-the-ground ecological understanding—not one-size-fits-all solutions.

If you’ve been told “this will save your home” and wondered whether that’s actually true, this is the place to ask.

How should one react or act now when facing insurance pressure to implement zone 0 and to eliminate trees and bushes- as they already do everywhere. Do homeowners have any standing in telling insurance there is no law that requires complete removal of trees near home?

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Every homeowner has the right to decide how far they are willing to go to satisfy a private insurer — and the right to say no. That decision may come with financial consequences, but it is still a choice. What we should not accept is the idea that this is the law, that it is proven, or that refusal is irresponsible. None of those things are true.

How do I get started?

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Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

What makes you different?

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We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and reliable results. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

How can I contact you?

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You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.