To Peak Highway'. You can see the wide variety of Fuel Models we have in the county. The examples shown are from the Boulder Heights Fire District Northwest of Boulder. This example shows the roof material of the homes within this fire district. Here is another example that shows the defensible space around the structure.
Defensible space is the zone around the home that is a 'protection zone'.
It is up to the homeowner to create a buffer zone around their house that is clear of hazardous elements. This includes keeping grassy areas trimmed and thinning dense amounts of trees around the property. We also use grid as a visual tool for the fire chief and fire fighters. They can use these maps to set up a pre-attack plan in the event of a wildfire in, or near, their district. It is using a lattice from the USGS Digital Elevation Model to give the appearance of relief.