Defensible Space Management 

Why Defensible Space?

Wildfires don’t start at your doorstep — they start in your landscape.
Wind-driven embers ignite grass, mulch, and vegetation long before flames reach your home.

Defensible space is your property’s buffer zone — a strategic layout that reduces heat, slows fire, and stops embers before they ignite your home. It’s the foundation of a fully hardened property.

Understanding the Three Zones of Defense 

Zone 2 (30–100 Feet): Slow the Approaching Fire 

The goal of Zone 2 is to reduce fire intensity before it reaches your home. 

By thinning trees, spacing plants, and clearing dead brush, you limit how fast flames can move across your property. 

Maintenance Includes:

• Tree limbs trimmed 6–10 ft from the ground
  
  

• Spacing between trees and shrubs
  
  

• Annual weed and grass removal
  
  

• Fuel breaks around sheds, propane tanks, and fences
  
  

Zone 1 (5–30 Feet): Break the Flame Path 

Zone 1 acts as a defensible break zone, preventing flames from reaching your home. 

Here, the goal is to separate vegetation and structures so that fire has nothing continuous to burn. 

Maintenance Includes:

• Removing mulch and dead leaves from around the home
  
  

• Replacing combustible materials with gravel or stone
  
  

• Trimming shrubs away from siding, fences, and decks
  
  

• Regular seasonal maintenance to keep growth under control

Zone 0 (0–5 Feet): Ember-Resistant Zone 

Zone 0 is the critical 5 feet closest to your home — where most homes ignite. 

The goal is to make this zone completely noncombustible so embers can’t find fuel or entry points. 

This is where Wildfire Warden’s core upgrades come in:

• Ember-Resistant Vents: Stop embers from entering attic and crawl spaces.
  
  

• Boxed Eaves: Seal open rafters where embers can lodge and ignite roof framing.
  
  

• Gutter Guards: Prevent debris buildup where embers can smolder.
  
  

• Fire-Resistant Coatings & Seals: Add ignition resistance to decks, fences, and eaves.
  
  

Together, these Zone 0 upgrades transform your home into an ember-resistant structure.

Our Offer: Free Maintenance Regiment + Hardening Plan

When you request your Free Home Hardening Plan, we’ll include a custom maintenance regiment for you or your landscaper.

You’ll get:

• A property map with labeled Zones 0, 1, and 2
  
  

• Specific maintenance steps for each area
  
  

• Seasonal reminders and compliance guidance
  
  

• Tips for ongoing home hardening improvements
  
  

Whether you maintain your property yourself or hire it out, we’ll help you stay compliant — and protected — all year long.