Community Action Plan to Reduce Wildfire Risk

How it works

North Metro Fire Rescue District says it works closely with Broomfield and Northglenn to help address wildland fire risk in the community. The district conducted wildland risk assessments across its entire fire district in spring 2022, then created a map of risk levels and shared it with city partners. The district continues to partner with cities on action plans targeting wildfire-risk reduction.

What the program covers

The page describes a community wildfire-risk reduction effort, not a homeowner funding program. It emphasizes coordination with cities, HOAs, neighborhood representatives, and residents. It also notes educational videos created with the City and County of Broomfield and Broomfield Police Department about emergency preparedness and steps homeowners can take to protect property and lives from a wildland fire.

Concrete recommendations mentioned

The district lists several risk-reduction practices that cities and neighborhoods can maintain or encourage, including:

• Mowing beauty bands along sidewalks and trails, about 15 feet on each side
• Mowing tall grasses surrounding structures
• Extending mowed areas up to 50 feet from all structures, including homes and fences, for west-facing areas, once a year after the growing season
• Cleaning up dead wood and fallen branches
• Mowing close to fences that touch open spaces
• Maintaining landscaping throughout the neighborhood
• Coordinating cleanup days to help with chipping, litter removal, and debris removal
• Communicating with residents about burn bans and the importance of following them

What it pays

No financial incentive, grant, rebate, or reimbursement is stated.

Timing and deadlines

No application window, deadline, or open/close date is stated.