Protecting Homes, Strengthening Communities
Wildfires are an ever-present risk in our region, but there are proven steps homeowners can take to reduce their vulnerability. Our Ready NOW Home Wildfire Risk Assessments program helps homeowners identify hazards, implement risk reduction measures, and take advantage of available incentives for wildfire mitigation.
We currently offer no cost home assessments in Jackson and Josephine County for low income households and those living within the Wildland-Urban Interface boundary. Assessments are available for a fee for those who do not meet those categories.
Note, our assessments are focused on your home and the area immediately surrounding it for up to 100 ft. These are not insurance related home inspections or larger property assessments.
What is a Home Wildfire Risk Assessment?
A Home Wildfire Risk Assessment is a structured evaluation of a property’s vulnerability to wildfire. The Assessments start with the structure of the home and moves outward in zones. Our Assessment is targeted to look at:
- The Structure
- The Immediate Zone (0 – 5 Feet)
- The Intermediate Zone (5 – 30 Feet)
- The Extended Zone (30 – 100 Feet).
Our trained assessors examine factors including:
- Building materials and structural components
- Vegetation and landscaping within home ignition zones
- Presence of combustible materials near structures
- Ember-resistant features (vents, decks, gutters, etc.)
Following the assessment, homeowners receive a personalized report outlining mitigation strategies to improve their home’s wildfire resilience.
Firebrand's Incentive program!
Firebrand offers up to 3 yards of bark mulch replacement with river rock or gravel, and 1/8″ vent screen retrofits for eligible households.
Did you know that bark mulch can be a major fire hazard near your home? Through our Program, eligible homeowners can receive assistance replacing up to three yards of flammable bark mulch with safer, non-combustible ground cover like gravel or stone.
Embers can enter homes through vents, making attics and crawl spaces highly vulnerable during a wildfire. We offer a 1/8″ Vent Screen Retrofit Program to help low-income homeowners install ember-resistant vent screens, adding a critical layer of protection.
Homeowners who take proactive steps based on their completed home assessment may qualify for these incentives!
Request an assessment
Would you like to have an assessment done on your home? Please fill out the form below to let our team know.
*As a reminder, we are currently only offering Assessments in Jackson and Josephine County in Southern Oregon.
Become an Assessor
Interested in becoming an assessor with us? Learn more about our Home Wildfire Risk Assessment program and what it means to be an assessor here!