Zone 0 fire safety in Los Angeles County
Robert spent more than 28 years with the Torrance Fire Department. He knows how homes across LA County are exposed to wildfire, and what it takes to protect them.
Wildfire in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County stretches from the coast to the San Gabriel foothills, with thousands of homes built along canyons and hillsides. The January 2025 Palisades and Eaton fires made the first five feet around the home a priority for homeowners across the county.
What we see most here
- Hillside and canyon homes with brush below
- Mature trees hanging over roofs
- Combustible fences, gates, and decks attached to homes
- Dense plantings right against the walls
Why Robert, in Los Angeles County
Robert served more than 28 years with the Torrance Fire Department, rising to Fire Marshal and Battalion Chief. LA County is his home turf.
Read Robert's storyWhat we do in Los Angeles County
- Zone 0 fire risk assessmentRobert walks your property the way a fire crew would and gives you a clear plan for Zone 0, plus Zones 1 and 2 where they apply. The assessment is free.
- Clearing and debris removalWe remove anything near your home that can catch an ember, and keep healthy plants where it's safe to do so.
- Haul-awayEverything we clear leaves on our truck. No piles left behind for you to deal with.
- Roof and gutter clearingEmbers collect where leaves and needles do. We clear the spots on your roof where fires often start.
- Tree trimming near the houseArborist-guided pruning that keeps branches off your roof and away from your walls, without harming the tree.
- Zone 1 and Zone 2 clearingBeyond the first five feet, we thin and clear vegetation out to 30 and 100 feet so a fire slows down before it reaches your home.
- Real estate supportRobert is a former Fire Marshal and a licensed real estate broker. He helps buyers, sellers, and agents get properties ready for defensible space inspections and disclosures during a sale.
- ConsultationStraight answers on fire safety for your property, and on how defensible space affects its value and appeal to buyers.
Zone 0 rules in Los Angeles County
Statewide Zone 0 rules have been approved but aren't in effect yet, and some cities set their own requirements. Existing defensible space rules already apply in many high fire hazard areas. We'll tell you what applies at your address.
We help you meet Zone 0 standards. Your local fire authority makes the final call on compliance.
Learn what Zone 0 requiresNot sure if we cover your address?
We work throughout Los Angeles County. Call and we'll confirm, answer your questions, and set up a free assessment.
(424) 327-9111