Pasadena Fire Starts Hazardous Brush Annual Inspections

Fire Marshal Brian Frieders discusses some of the dangers that can be eliminated by proper defensible space ( brush clearance) around a house in hazardous fire areas. – Photo by Terry Miller/ Beacon Media News

Pasadena Fire Marshal Brian Frieders begins to prep residents for Hazardous Brush Annual Inspection. Residents in designated hazardous vegetation zones recently received a letter and brochure from the Pasadena Fire Marshal outlining mandated requirements to comply. The ordinance is designed to minimize fire danger by controlling the density and location of flammable vegetation.

On Wednesday morning, the Fire Dept. held a press conference outlining the program and importance of keeping 100 ft. defensible barrier around the house to arrest any potential wildfire from spreading to a residence.

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Fire Chief Bertral Washington gave an overview of the best defense against hazardous brush and walked through a home inspection and concerns this fire season. Fire Marshal Brian Frieders discussed in detail the main areas of concern for residents and firefighters.

Firefighters advised residents on Canyon Close Road of potential hazards and gave resident Mark Baer two thumbs up for his efforts in clearing brush around his home. Firefighter Dominguez walks the homeowner through the steps to ensure his home is less vulnerable.-Photo by Terry Miller / Beacon Media News

Pasadena Firefirefighters advised residents on Canyon Close Road of potential hazards and gave resident Mark Baer two thumbs up for his efforts in clearing brush around his home.

Hazardous brush areas are identified by Cal Fire through a Fire Hazard Severity Map. These zones are developed based on fuels, topography, dwelling density, weather, building materials and brush history.

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