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Surviving Wildfires
Wildfire Home Preparedness Show
A comprehensive one-day expo bringing together homeowners, fire professionals, and community leaders to prepare Boulder County for wildfire season.
What It Is
A comprehensive one-day expo bringing together homeowners, fire professionals, builders, insurers, and local government officials to help Boulder County and Front Range residents prepare their homes and families for wildfire season.
Why It Matters
In the wake of the devastating Marshall Fire and with growing Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) risk along the Front Range, preparedness isn't just smart—it's essential. This event transforms concern into concrete action.
Who Should Attend
Homeowners, renters, builders, realtors, insurance agents, community leaders, families—anyone who lives in or serves the Boulder County and Front Range communities.
What to Expect
A full day of hands-on learning, expert insights, and practical resources to protect your home and family
Featured Speakers & Sessions
Learn from leading wildfire experts, emergency responders, and community leaders.
Steve Roalstad, Xcel Energy
Preventive Safety Power Shutoffs, Understanding public safety power shutoffs and how to prepare your home and family.
Chief Russ Kane, Galeton Fire Protection District
Community Fire Protection, Insights from frontline fire protection on keeping your community safe.
Thomas Harris, Wildfire Ready Exteriors
Fire-Resistant Building Materials & Retrofits
Practical upgrades that can save your home during a wildfire.
Gregory Vigneaux, Wildfire Researcher
Life, Property and Wildfire Risk
Evidence-based insights on how wildfire affects communities and strategies to protect what matters most.
Keith Doubleday, Fire Adapted Bailey
Wildfire Preparedness in WUI Communities
Evidence-based strategies for wildfire preparedness and risk mitigation, including evacuation planning, communication systems, and the Home Ignition Zone framework.
Sheila Prentice, CSU Extension
Fire-Resistant Landscaping & Defensible Space
Creating a fire-safe landscape that protects your home.
Jason Wiley, Firewise Botanical
Fire-Safe Plant Selection
Choose the right plants to reduce wildfire risk around your home.
Longmont Fire Department
New Colorado Wildfire Resiliency Code
Understanding the new statewide wildfire building codes and how they protect your community.
Vanessa Logsdon, Blue River Watershed Group
Topic to be announced
Expert insights on watershed protection and wildfire preparedness.
