The Fire Hazard Test

If you happen to be away for the weekend, would your home survive a wildfire? Take the Fire Hazard Test below to determine the survivability of your home.

The Fire Hazard Test is designed to evaluate the fire hazard of your home. Fill out the form below as complete as possible and push the Calculate Results button near of the bottom of the page. Your results will be displayed in a new window, along with some possible suggestions as to how you may reduce the risk to your property.

The first section of the Fire Danger Test concentrates on hazards existing around a site. Hazards may include anything flammable or combustible, including trees, brush piles, and fuels. Ideally, all of these hazards should be relocated at least 30 feet from all structures.

Proximity Of Hardwood Trees What Is A Hardwood? No Hardwood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 1-10 Hardwood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 10-20 Hardwood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 20+ Hardwood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site
Proximity Of Conifer Trees What Is A Conifer? No Conifers Within 30 Feet Of Site 1-10 Conifers Within 30 Feet Of Site 10-20 Conifers Within 30 Feet Of Site 20+ Conifers Within 30 Feet Of Site
Proximity Of Mixed Wood No Mixed Wood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 1-10 Mixed Wood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 10-20 Mixed Wood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site 20+ Mixed Wood Trees Within 30 Feet Of Site
Most Prominent Type Of Ground Cover Sand, Gravel, And Other Non-Combustibles Grasses Up To 6 Inches Grasses Of 6-12 Inches Grasses Of 12+ Inches Mosses Shrubs With Leaves Shrubs With Needles
Proximity Of Firewood Or Fuel Storage No Fuel Stored On Site Fuel Stored Within 3 Feet Of Site Fuel Stored Within 3-30 Feet Of Site Fuel Stored 30+ Feet From Site
Proximity Of Brush Piles No Brush Piles Exist On Site Brush Piles Exist Within 3 Feet Of Site Brush Piles Exist Within 3-30 Feet Of Site Brush Piles Exist 30+ Feet From Site
Proximity Of Other Flammable Materials No Flammable Materials Exist On Site Flammable Materials Exist Within 3 Feet Of Site Flammable Materials Exist Within 3-30 Of Site Flammable Materials Exist 30+ Feet From Site
Miscellaneous Site Hazards (Check All That Apply) Underbrush And Low Branches Exist Near Trees Open Burning Practiced Near Site Burn Barrel Or Incinerator Used On Site Other Structures Within 20 Feet Of Site

The second part of the Fire Danger Test concentrates on structural hazards, including roofing materials, foundation materials, and wall materials. Ideally, all structural elements should be made as fire-proof as possible.

Roofing Materials Used On Site
Metal, Tile, Or Fiberglass Roof
Asphalt Shingles or Rolled Roof
Wood Or Cedar Shingles

Foundation Materials Used On Site
Enclosed Concrete Or Metal Foundation
Enclosed Wood Sheeting Foundation
Open Foundation

Exterior Wall Materials Used On Site
Brick, Stone, Or Metal Exterior Walls
Wood Or Vinyl Exterior Walls

Decks Or Overhangs Exist

The third section of the Fire Danger Test focuses on the preventive measures taken to reduce the risks associated with fire in the wildland/urban interface. Areas of risk reduction include site hazards, structural hazards, and other risk reduction strategies.

Site Hazard Reduction Activities (Check All That Apply)
Trees Are Pruned Up To 6 Feet
Brush Piles Removed 30+ Feet From Structure
Grass Kept Short And Watered
Leaves And Needles Raked On Site
3 Feet Of Gravel Or Non-Combustible Material Adjacent To Structure

Structure Hazard Reduction Activities (Check All That Apply)
Roof Cleared Of Flammable Materials Regularly
Skirting On Desks Made From Non-Flammable Material
Flammable Materials Against Structure Removed

Other Hazard Reduction Activities (Check All That Apply)
Useable Water Supply Near Site
Fire Fighting Equipment Available (Hose, Ladder, Shovel)
Communication System Available (Phone, Radio)
Knowledge Of Phone Number To Report Wildland Fire
Burn Barrel Or Incinerator Used Up To Standards
Nearby Structures Free Of Nearby Hazards

Feel free to contact the Fire Management staff for more information on how you may be able to reduce the threat to your home and property.

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