Neighborhood

The Firs

Meadowdale · Seattle, WA

Explore wildfire readiness across The Firs, Meadowdale, WA. Based on 19 home scores, the neighborhood averages a Cindera Score of 613 (ranging from 609 to 617). Use the map to see the neighborhood boundary and local fire coverage. Browse score tiers, featured properties, and nearby neighborhoods to put The Firs’s readiness in context.

Neighborhood scores

Based on 19 home scores. Most homes score in Needs Attention based on the latest available data.

Average score

613

Needs Attention

Lowest score

609

Highest score

617

Homes scored

19

Score distribution

Scored homes grouped into Cindera Score tiers (ranges), not individual scores.

High Priority300–579

00%

Needs Attention580–669

19100%

Good Foundation670–739

00%

Well Protected740–799

00%

Firewise Leader800–900

00%

Fire stations in this neighborhood

No fire stations were found inside this neighborhood boundary.

Frequently asked questions

Answers about wildfire readiness, score distribution, and local context for The Firs — based on Cindera data for this neighborhood.

What is the average Cindera Score in The Firs?

Scored homes in The Firs, Meadowdale, WA (Seattle, WA metro) average 613 on Cindera's 900-point wildfire readiness scale — the Needs Attention tier (580–669). The average is based on 19 home scores.

How much do scores vary within The Firs?

Scored homes in The Firs range from 609 to 617 — a 8-point spread on the Cindera scale. That gap reflects block-by-block differences in hazard exposure, defensible space, and verified mitigation across 19 scored properties.

Which score tier has the most homes in The Firs?

19 scored homes (100%) in The Firs fall in the Needs Attention tier (580–669). Other tiers are represented too — readiness is not uniform across the neighborhood.

Are there fire stations inside The Firs?

Cindera did not find fire stations whose mapped locations fall inside the The Firs boundary. Nearby departments may still respond to this area — the map shows stations strictly within the neighborhood polygon.

How does The Firs compare to other Meadowdale neighborhoods?

The Firs averages 613 across scored homes. Nearby neighborhoods with Cindera data: Stewart Park averages 614 (1 points higher); Meadow Breeze averages 616 (3 points higher); Admiralty View averages 620 (7 points higher). Block-level conditions explain much of the spread — two streets in the same city can land in different tiers.

What does a Needs Attention average mean for The Firs?

A neighborhood average in the Needs Attention tier (580–669) means The Firs is making progress but has not yet reached Good Foundation as a whole. Many California homeowners in this band work toward voluntary-market placement while documenting mitigation.

How can homeowners in The Firs improve wildfire readiness?

High-impact steps in Meadowdale, WA include clearing combustible material from Zone 0 (within 5 feet of the structure), upgrading to ember-resistant vents, maintaining roof and gutter cleanliness, and documenting verified actions. Cindera turns these into a prioritized plan — especially valuable for the 19 homes in the Needs Attention tier here.

What is the full score breakdown for The Firs?

Among 19 scored homes in The Firs, Meadowdale, WA, tier counts are: Needs Attention: 19 homes (100%). Individual addresses can be higher or lower than the 613 neighborhood average.