Precision Application of Phos-Chek
Certified in Phos-Check application
What separates Recon Fire Defense is our passion for helping in wildfire defense. A big part of helping is to make sure you have a chance before, during, and after fire season, using longterm and eco-friendly Phos-Chek. The gold standard for over 60 years in combating wildfires. Every large fire starts with smoke in the distance and closely followed by a plane dropping Phos-Chek or 'red mist'. We use a colorless, odorless, and residue free , version that protect your property. Used in National Parks, Military bases, and now used to protect your property and the things that matter most to you. Knowledge and passion, matched with the precision application of the standard in wildfire defense all starts with a free assessment by our certified team. Contact your local team@reconfd.com to get started.
Weed Abatement
Why Recon for Weed Abatement?
Weed abatement is the process of removing or controlling unwanted vegetation, such as weeds, from an area to reduce fire hazards, improve aesthetics, and maintain land health. This is often required in areas prone to wildfires, as overgrown weeds can become fuel for fires. The process typically involves cutting, mowing, or applying herbicides to eliminate the weeds and prevent their regrowth. Regular weed abatement is crucial for ensuring safety, especially in dry climates or during fire season. In compliance with all state and local fire codes. Another tool in our fire prevention belt to combat wildfire while also avoiding fines from your local jurisdiction. Wildfire prevention with vegetation management that is tailored to your property in wildfire prevention. Adding fire retardant helps even further in that step to fire prevention. Team@reconfd.com can help you get started.
Recon Fire Defense keeps up to date on all codes to your specific property
Local regulation on fire prevention vary by city, county, and fire departments. At Recon Fire Defense, we customize our services to meet your specific address's requirements, ensuring you pass inspections and comply with all regulations. We work closely with fire departments, code enforcement, insurers, and HOA's to stay up to date on wildfire defense policies, city ordinance, and insurance standards, while also identifying other potential hazards.
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Defensible Space
Defensible space is a zone between your home and the surrounding vegetation. This space helps slow or stop the spread of wildfires and provides firefighters a safe area to defend your home. Defensible space is the buffer zone you create between a building on your property, such as your home, and the grass, trees, shrubs, or any wild land area that surround it. This space is crucial in reducing the risk that a wildfire will spread to your home by removing flammable vegetation and other materials that could fuel a fire. Properly maintained defensible space also provides firefighters with a safer area to work in when defending homes during a wildfire. Typically, this space is divided into different zones with specific guidelines on vegetation management, ensuring that the home has a better chance of surviving a wildfire.
Home Hardening
Clear vegetation within zone 1: 0 feet- 30 feet of your home. Use fire-resistant materials for roofing and siding. Zone 2: create a defensible space by clearing vegetation within 100 feet of your home and have vegetation combined with application Phos-Chek. Install double-paned windows or tempered glass. Zone 3: Keep tree branches 10 feet away from your chimneys and other tree's. Preparation and knowledge will give your family and home the best chances. Feel free to reach out with any question