Firewise Eduction & Resources

There are several great resources for Sterlingshire residents to learn more about fire safety and how to harden your homes and landscaping to protect against wildfire.  We encourage residents to watch these showcased videos produced by Fire Safe Marin and check back again soon as we add more educational material.

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Showcased Videos by Fire Safe Marin

Fire Safe Marin produces a variety of high quality videos, explaining wildfire risks and solutions.

• Wildfire Watch episodes provide wildfire prevention and preparedness information.
• Mythbusters tackles the most common misconceptions about wildfire safety.
• Did you know? series offers short explanations of wildfire basics.

Wildfire Watch:  The Cost of Wildfire

We get it -- doing wildfire prevention work around your home can be costly.  But consider what is at stake. In this episode, residents from Paradise, California offer an urgent message for us to wake up and get busy.  Find out how to cut costs by doing the work yourself, offset costs through local and state grant programs, and stay insured in case of disaster.  

Mythbusters:  Busting Myths Around Creating Defensible Space

Fire chief and wildfire mitigation specialist, Todd Lando, debunks common myths about defensible space.

Wildfire Watch:  How to Make a Landscape Fire-Safe

The 5th Episode of Wildfire Watch promotes a shift towards fire-smart landscaping and highlights the new responsibilities that this poses to local landscapers, nurseries, and real estate agents.