​Defensible Space Assessment Program  

The Wildfire Readiness Project is a program in Evergreen, Colorado that promotes wildfire education, awareness, and action.   Through the Wildfire Ready Defensible Space Assessment  Program, local residents can request a property assessment that evaluates the external conditions of their home and landscape to determine the susceptibility to wildfire.   

Sign up today for your wildfire ready property assessment !

If you live in Evergreen Fire Protection District, click here 
If you live in Elk Creek Fire Protection District, click here
If you are not sure what Fire Protection District you live in, click here to look it up  ..... 

Please note:  this is a new program and there are limited assessments available.   
​Priority will be given to residents living in areas with Community Wildfire Protection and Implementation Plans.   ​

Importance of Defensible Space

Creating defensible space is essential to improve your home’s chance of surviving a wildfire. It is the buffer you create between a building on your property and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wildland area that surrounds it. This space is needed to slow or stop the spread of wildfire and it protects your home from catching fire—either from direct flame contact or radiant heat. Defensible space is also important for the protection of the firefighters defending your home. ​

What to Expect from your Assessment 

A fire professional will set up a time to do complete your Defensible Space Assessment.   This visit will take about X hours to complete.  The wildfire expert will evaluate the defensibility of your home and the landscaping around your home and complete a personalized report for you with actions you can take to make your home defensible.  

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