Fire Defensible Space Arizona
Protect your home from wildfire. Professional brush clearing, tree thinning & defensible space creation. Firewise USA standards. Serving Tucson & all Pima County.
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Zone 1 Starting
Defensible Space Zones
We create and maintain all three defensible space zones per Firewise USA and Arizona State Forestry guidelines.
Zone 1: Immediate Zone
0-30 feet from structure
$300-$2,000
Remove all dead vegetation within 5ft of structure
No plants touching house, deck, or fence
Clear all debris from roof and gutters
Remove flammable mulch within 5ft
Trim tree branches 10ft from chimney
No wood piles or propane within zone
Zone 2: Intermediate Zone
30-100 feet from structure
$500-$5,000
Thin trees to 10ft spacing between canopies
Remove dead branches up to 6-10ft from ground
Create fuel breaks in continuous vegetation
Reduce brush density by 50-70%
Remove ladder fuels (low branches)
Maintain irrigated greenbelts
Zone 3: Extended Zone
100-200 feet from structure
$500-$3,000
Thin dense tree clusters
Remove dead trees and heavy brush
Reduce overall fuel loading
Create access paths for firefighters
Manage native vegetation density
Annual maintenance recommended
High Wildfire Risk Areas in Tucson
These Tucson neighborhoods are at the wildland-urban interface and need defensible space the most.
Fire Defensible Space FAQ — Arizona
What is fire defensible space?
The managed area around a structure where vegetation is reduced to slow or stop wildfire spread. Divided into zones (0-30ft, 30-100ft, 100-200ft) with increasing management intensity closer to the structure.
How much does defensible space cost in Tucson?
Zone 1 (0-30ft): $300-$2,000. Zone 2 (30-100ft): $500-$5,000. Full property: $1,000-$10,000+. Annual maintenance: $200-$500. Free assessments available. Call (520) 200-7739.
Is defensible space required in Arizona?
Not universally mandated, but strongly recommended for wildland-urban interface properties. Some HOAs and insurance companies require it. The Bighorn Fire (2020) burned 119,000+ acres near Tucson, directly threatening neighborhoods.
What Tucson areas are highest wildfire risk?
Catalina Foothills, Sabino Canyon, Ventana Canyon, Picture Rocks, Tanque Verde, Dove Mountain, and anywhere bordering national forest or desert preserves.
Protect Your Home from Wildfire
Free fire risk assessment. ISA Certified. Firewise USA compliant. Serving all of Tucson & Pima County.