Wildfire Defense Systems
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A look at what's actually happening across three western states, what the science says about protecting your home, and what you can do before the next fire season.

Written by Shawn Gardner, Co-Founder at FireRoofs Last Updated: November 2025 | 7 min read Quick Summary Protecting Bay Area properties from wildfires requires proven strategies beyond hope and luck. This guide covers creating defensible space zones, using fire-resistant materials, installing automated suppression systems, and maintaining year-round protection for properties in Los Altos Hills, Saratoga, Los Gatos, and the Santa Cruz Mountains. Learn which strategies actually

FAIR Plan coverage caps leave many high-value homes dangerously underinsured, driving a need for property-level wildfire defense systems.