Wildfire News and Blog

All houses need proper ventilation. If you pay attention to the homes in your neighborhood, you’ll notice that they’re all equipped with vents for this purpose. Allowing for consistent airflow—especially in the attic and crawlspaces—is crucial for preventing the growth of mold and mildew, keeping heating and cooling costs down, … Read more

Phos-Chek® Fortify is an award-winning fire retardant that provides season-long preventative protection manufactured by Perimeter Solutions and developed by Stanford University researchers. An annual application using standard equipment effectively coats target trees, plants, and other infrastructure assets that homeowners may not want to, or be able to clear for effective … Read more

Are You Prepared for a Wildfire? Fires are scary. They spread rapidly and are unpredictable; the best thing you can do is get out of their way and evacuate safely. The hardest part is leaving your home and your belongings behind. But if you know how to prepare for a … Read more

Buying a home is a major investment, and buyers want to know exactly what they’re getting. That’s why pre-sale home inspections are common. If the house has a crack in the foundation, mold in the basement, an HVAC system on its last leg, or a leaky roof that needs replacing, … Read more

We’ve all heard the famous refrain, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” While it’s true that humans are the catalyst for many fires, we’re not the only culprits. There’s more than one way a wildfire can start—from human negligence to natural causes to natural causes made worse by human influence. … Read more

Drone technology is changing the game for firefighters in high-risk areas like California. These aren’t the small, photo-taking drones you’ve seen people use for leisure at the beach or the park, either. The drones that are helping firefighting efforts are a whole new breed designed specifically to help save homes … Read more