Videos guide viewers through the essential steps for creating a non-combustible zone immediately around a house

Key Points

• Wildfire Partners has released two new DIY videos empowering homeowners to take simple, affordable steps to mitigate their homes against wildfire.

• Available now on YouTube, the videos offer valuable guidance for any wildfire-prone area.

• To learn more about our educational resources, contact Katie Palubicki, Wildfire Partners outreach coordinator, at 303-441-1233 or kpalubicki@bouldercounty.gov.

Boulder County, Colo. – Wildfire Partners has released two new do-it-yourself videos to help Boulder County residents take simple, critical steps to protect their homes from wildfire. The short, informative videos show homeowners how to harden their homes using affordable materials and easy techniques.

The first video Protect Home Base demonstrates how to install metal flashing and fire-resistant materials along the base of home walls. The second video The First Five Feet guides viewers through the essential steps for creating a non-combustible zone immediately around the house. Both videos and more are available on the Wildfire Partners YouTube channel.

“These videos empower residents with practical, do-it-yourself actions they can take right now,” said Jim Webster, Wildfire Partners program manager. “Whether you’re just getting started or looking to go the extra mile with your mitigation, these steps can make a real difference in protecting your home.”

The videos offer guidance that can help homeowners across the country take meaningful action during fire season and beyond. More information is also posted on the Wildfire Partners Protect Home Base and The First Five Feet webpages.

About Wildfire Partners

Wildfire Partners is a nationally recognized Boulder County government program designed to help residents prepare for wildfires. Technical and financial assistance is available to residents of the county through custom wildfire mitigation assessments, grant funding, educational programs, community events, and a free chipping program.

For more information about wildfire mitigation and support from Wildfire Partners, visit wildfirepartners.org, call 303-441-1420, or email info@wildfirepartners.org.

Boulder County wants to ensure that everyone has equal access to our programs, activities, and services. To request an Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accommodation, please email ada@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-441-1386. If you need help in another language, please email cppfrontdesk@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-3930.