A wildfire can send thousands of embers flying for miles—one small spark is all it takes. Rodney continues the conversation with Conrad Jackson as they break down how to fireproof a home, create defensible space, and understand ember fallout risk. From simple landscaping changes to home-hardening techniques, Conrad explains what firefighters look for when deciding which homes they can save and how homeowners can make their properties safer. This episode delivers clear, actionable strategies that protect not just homes, but entire communities.

Key Takeaways:

• How Embers Ignite Homes: Why most houses burn from airborne embers, not direct flames.
• Creating Defensible Space: The best vegetation management strategies for fire resistance.
• Home Hardening Techniques: Roofing, siding, vents, and decks that can withstand wildfires.
• Firefighter Priorities: What determines which homes are most likely to be saved.
• The Five-Foot Rule: Why keeping flammable materials away from the house is critical.

Connect with Conrad and the Prescott Fire Department at https://prescottfire.org/

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