Fire Mitigation & Defensible Space

Humboldt Shire can thin your forest, reduce fuel load (dead wood, fire ladders) and turn brushed-over areas back into a safer landscape. We encourage you to not be that property that firefighters have to give up saving during a wildland fire because of poor fire mitigation management.

For help maximizing your fireline defensible space on your property, we offer free inspections and services covering zones 1, 2 & 3 of your property that comply with CAL FIRE’S Title 14 Code of Regulations: Article 5.

We have decades of combined expertise of wild land firefighters, certified tree fallers and veteran CCC (California Conservation Corps) members on the crew with numerous certifications:

— Fire Fighter Type 1, 2, (RXCM)
— Prescribed Fire Crew Member
— S-190 (Intro Fire Weather)
— All 11 certifications for S-290 (Interm Wildland Fire Behavior)
— L-180 (Human Factors on the Fire Line)
— ICS-100 (Intro to Incident Command System)
— IS-700 (National Incident Management System Introduction)
— S-211 (Portable Pumps and Water Use)
— S-212 (Wildland Fire Chain Saw)
— Aerial Rescue for incapacitated climbers certification
— Pack Test (3 Miles under 45 minutes with 45 lb. pack)

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We got you covered — No sweat! OK maybe a little.

WE CAN DO ALL THIS:

  • Free Fire Mitigation Inspections
  • Removing Trees and Bushes on or near walls
  • Lower & Higher Tree Limb Removal
  • Selective Tree Thinning & Tree Spacing
  • Removal of Slash and Debris from thinning
  • Fuel Reduction of tall grass, brush, fallen trees and limbs
  • Reduction of Overgrown Landscaping
  • Large Acreage Land Prep for Controlled Burn

WE CAN WORK ALONG:

Fence Lines, Uneven Ground, Steep Inclines
Huge Sloped Fields Not Accessible by Mowers, Property and Structure Fire Lines, Working in Drizzle and Light Rain

ATTENTION TO DETAIL :

Protection of Nearby Windows
Being Mindful of Trees & Keepsake plants
Taking Responsibility for Mistakes

A little bit of Poison Oak, Not a Problem

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A Forest of Poison Oak, it’s a Problem. Get a goat.

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WE USE ONLY THE BEST EQUIPMENT

  • We use professional tools — chainsaws, pole saws, rakes, pitch forks, lines, Stihl weed whackers, brush cutters and safety gear, etc.

  • We have 4×4 Trucks and a 12×6 ft. Trailer for your hauling needs.

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Serving all of Humboldt County

  • Strong Work Ethic, Communicative, Punctual, Accommodating, Professional, Personable
  • Business Licensed. Contractor Lic. Submitted & Pending. Fully Insured with Liability Insurance & Bonded
  • Crews of 1-6 Available
  • 4 Hr Minimum Per Crew Member
  • 4 X 4 trucks, dump trailers and a 12’x6′ Trailer for Hauling
  • 5% Discount for Seniors 75 or older and First Responders

Glowing References upon Request

— Our Highest Priorities —
Customer Service, Satisfaction & Safety

— Clients Include —
Arcata Fire Department
Reggae on the River Festival

Get In Touch

(707) 407-5121

info@humboldtshire.com

PO BOX 4558, Arcata CA 95518

REQUEST A CONSULTATION

We’ll come to your property and offer a free consultation.