The staging area, or anchor point, is a safe distance behind the fire. Management teams set up remote command posts in clearings or nearby towns to coordinate and budget an extended attack. Click on the diagram above for the steps you should take to wildfire proof your home. Screen chimneys and cover vents with noncombustible wire mesh screening. Areas below the ground line, such as under the porch should also be screened.
Protection begins with property evaluation.
Some areas are less naturally fire safe than others. Narrow canyons, for example, draw fire like natural chimneys and accelerate the fire's rate. Choose a level area for construction. Fire spreads rapidly, even on minor slopes. Property and roadways should be clearly marked.