Living with Fire - A Guide for the Homeowner

The Living with Fire (LWF), a Guide for New Mexico Homeowners provides recommendations and resources to homeowners, educators, community groups, and firefighting professionals to prepare for wildfire and reduce wildfire threats to homes and communities. LWF is a collaborative effort among federal, state, local firefighting agencies, and resource management agencies in New Mexico and across the nation. 

Livingwithfire 2018 Nmstateforestry Final Pdf
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Before the Fire, During the Fire, After the Fire

The Living with Fire Guide takes the homeowner through the steps of Community Protection, Access, Defensible Space, Built Environment, and Evacuation.  This Guide is a real worth-while download and read.

5 Steps to Creating an Effective Defensible Space

The Living with Fire Guide takes your through the 5 steps: 1.) Know your distance, 2.) Remove the dead, 3.) Create separation, 4.) No ladder fuels, 5.) Make it lean, clear and green

The BLM has created an area on Dan Gatlin Lane (road to the Woods Camp) for you to drop off your "slash" and "woody" debris.