Zone 1 is the 30-foot perimeter around a structure.
Do This First
Remove all leaf and pine needle accumulations from roof and gutters.
Reduce thick layers of leaves, twigs, pine cones and pine needles from ground so layer is not more than 2 inches. Do not disturb the layer of decomposing pine needles nearest to the ground.
Remove dead trees, dead shrubs and accumulated dead wood.
Prune dead branches from shrubs and trees below 12 feet from ground.
Remove piles of accumulated brush, branches, leaves and pine needles from the 30 foot perimeter.
Locate piles of leaves and pine needles saved for composting outside the 30 foot perimeter.
Locate firewood outside the 30-foot perimeter.
Do This Second
Remove branches that touch the structure.
Remove trees less than 15 feet from chimney.
Thin trees so emergency vehicles can navigate around the structure.
Remove highly flammable shrubs and brush: juniper, arborvitae, mugo pine, bitterbrush and sage.