The Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains Community Resilience team, with a grant from CAL FIRE, created a series of videos to help communities become more wildfire-resilient.
The videos cover wildfire preparedness, fire ecology and how-to’s for home-hardening and defensible space!
LA County Fire Department Forestry Division, had an open house for the launching of the new set of wildfire prevention videos.
Clark Stevens, Executive Officer & Architect of the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains demonstrated fire-resistant building materials.
The event included hikes into the local hills with comprehensive explanations of the local flora and fauna.
LINKS TO NEW VIDEOS: (Click on the links below)
- How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire: Home Ignition Zone Evaluation
- How to Create Proper Defensible Space
- What is Allowed in Zone Zero, the 0-5ft Zone?
- How to Harden a Home for Wildfire: Vents, Gutter Guards, and Gaps
- How are Oak Trees Fire-resistant?
- What is Allowed in Zone Zero, the 0-5ft Zone?
- What are the Defensible Space Zones?
- How to Prepare Your Home for Wildfire: Home Ignition Zone Evaluation
- How to Prepare for Red-Flag Warning Days

Clark Stevens demonstrating fire resistant building materials

Many adult and kid’s activities made it fun for all ages

Clark Stevens and Ron Durbin reviewed ember-resistant surfaces, windows, and vents

Southern view from the property looking towards Malibu

Roofing, siding, gutters, and smaller windows all play a part in fire-resistant construction

Eastern view of iconic mountains of Malibu State Park
Please contact us to find out how you and your community can take advantage of the Agoura Hills Fire Safe Council and our Firewise community programs.