Defensible Space and Home Hardening Professionals

What are Defensible Space and Home Hardening?

Defensible space is when the landscape and vegetation are managed on your property to reduce the wildfire threat. Home hardening is when changes are made to a building or structure to make it more resistant to embers and flames. We recommend a coupled approach of creating defensible space and hardening your home to withstand wildfire.

Find a Professional who has Completed one of our Trainings:

See the list below for a professional who has taken an 8+ hour training with Living With Fire on either Defensible Space or Home Hardening. To receive a free defensible space inspection, contact your local fire agency. To see a list of Tahoe Professionals, click the link below.

NameBusiness NameContact InformationRegionSpecialty Training DateTraining Name
Amanda RookeyL.A. Studio Nevada(775) 323-2223Reno, Washoe CountyCommercial landscape architecture, trails, parks, and streetscapes2025 MarchDefensible Space
Brett PooleBRP Hardening ExpertsBRP-HardeningExperts.com, Sales@BRP-Enterprises.com, (925) 322-1440SF Bay Area, Including Marin, Napa and Sonoma CountiesHome hardening services2025 MarchDefensible Space
David HewittWood Rodgers Landscape Architectdhewitt@woodrodgers.comLandscape architecture and planning services2025 MarchDefensible Space
Devin PerryDevin Perry StudioDevinPerryStudio@gmail.comReno, Washoe County, TahoeLiscensed landscape architect2025 MarchDefensible Space
Eric RichardsonEric's Ecoscape and Edible Landscaping(630) - 220-3989, ericrichardson55@gmail.comEarth friendly landscaping, pollinator gardens, food forests, xeriscape, lawn removal and installation2025 MarchDefensible Space
Rich ShockTree Hugger Studio(775) 530-0665Reno, Northern Nevada AreaLandscape architecture and planning services2025 MarchDefensible Space
Skylar JonesWildscape Engineering Inc.(775) 313-5539Northern NevadaRestoration engineering, biological assessments2025 MarchDefensible Space
Tanner PetrillaHumili Tree LLC(775) 762-3401Reno, SparksLandscape construction, maintanence, and defensible space2025 MarchDefensible Space
Wes WillardFireZone Solutions(209) 560-6651, wes@firezonesolutions.comPlacerville, CAHome hardening and defensible space services2025 MarchDefensible Space
Brett PooleBRP Hardening ExpertsBRP-HardeningExperts.com, Sales@BRP-Enterprises.com, (925) 322-1440SF Bay Area, Including Marin, Napa and Sonoma CountiesHome hardening services2025 MarchHome Hardening
Brian CorcoranGreat Basin Institute(775) 444-9040Northern Nevada, Northern CaliforniaNatural resource management, defensible space, irrigation, consulting2025 MarchHome Hardening
Dale BourassaFireZone SolutionsDale@firezonesolutions.com, (209) 560-6651El Dorado, Placer, Amador, Calaveras, Yuba, Nevada, and Sutter CountiesHome hardening services Califoria Lisence # 1039908 2025 MarchHome Hardening
David YoungFireZone SolutionsDave@firezonesolutions.com, (530) 952-0010El Dorado County, Northern CaliforniaDefensible space, home hardening2025 MarchHome Hardening
Kelly MillerKelly Miller Landscape Architectkrmill@gmail.comNorthern Nevada, Tahoe areaLandscape architecture, design, BMPs, defensible space2025 MarchHome Hardening
Mario Gerard M. CunananShape General Contractors(925) 300-7561, mario.cunanan@gmail.comGeneral contractor2025 MarchHome Hardening
Mike FredyFortress Building Productsmikef@fortressbp.comWestern U.S.Durable, fire-safe solutions for outdoor living, decks, railings, framing, fencing, pergolas2025 MarchHome Hardening
Phil O'ReillyDLH DistributingPhil@dlhdistributing.com, (916) 638-2156DLH Distribution, Home hardening supplies2025 MarchHome Hardening
Randy LisenbyCaughlin Ranch HOARandy@caughlinhoa.comCaughlin Ranch areaDefensible space2025 MarchHome Hardening
Ricky SalazarRJM Builders, Inc(530) 395-5073, rjmbuildersca.com, rjmcalifornia@gmail.comEl Dorado and Placer CountyRemodeling and home hardening2025 MarchHome Hardening
Roget GhawiShape General Contractors(925) 399-7561, roget@shapegc.comGeneral Contractor2025 MarchHome Hardening
Brian CorcoranGreat Basin Institute(775) 444-9040Northern Nevada, Northern CaliforniaNatural resource management, defensible space, irrigation, consulting2025 AprilDefensible Space
Conor ClarkPeak Landscaping Inc.(530) 587-4269North Lake Tahoe, TruckeeTree, landscape, hardscapes, maintenence, & fence services2025 AprilDefensible Space
Elijah HerlitzArbor Solutions Tree Care(530) 883-1309North Lake TahoeTree pruning and removal, defensible space, stump grinding, tree assessment and preservation2025 AprilDefensible Space
Jonathan SchwillingZephyr Landscaping & Handyman Services LLC.(505) 603-2852, immovablesky@gmail.comLake Tahoe BasinDefensible space, drip irrigation specialists, landscaping, hardscaping, watershed management2025 AprilDefensible Space
Jordan LandPeak Landscaping Inc.(530) 587-4269, jordan@peaklandscapeinc.comNorth Lake Tahoe, TruckeeLandscape services2025 AprilDefensible Space
Ken JonesDavey Resource Group(916) 215-7473, ken.jones@davey.comSierras, Tahoe Basin, Great BasinHazard tree inspection, defensible space & forestry consulting2025 AprilDefensible Space
Ricardo Gonzalez-GarciaPeak Landscaping Inc.(775) 503-7371Landscape services2025 AprilDefensible Space
Ruben HerreraPeak Landscaping Inc.(818) 370-3906, rubensolito@gmail.comNorth Lake Tahoe, TruckeePeak Landscaping tree crew2025 AprilDefensible Space
Tom BouthillierPeak Landscaping Inc.(530) 587-4269North Lake Tahoe, TruckeeDesigner and sales Peak Landscaping Inc.2025 AprilDefensible Space
Treyton NorthupAcres Forestry(530) 307-2513, Treyton@acresforestry.comLake Tahoe Basin, Northern Nevada, El Dorado & Placer CountiesDefensible space, tree removal, mastication, fuels redution, forest thinning2025 AprilDefensible Space
Andrew MorrisGail Willey Landscaping Inc.(775)853-8733 info@gailwilley.comNorthern NevadaCustom landscapes, Grading & Boulder retaining walls2024 MarchDefensible Space
Brian DeanGail Willey Landscaping Inc.(775)853-8733 info@gailwilley.comNorthern NevadaCustom landscapes, Grading & Boulder retaining walls2024 MarchDefensible Space
Daniel JohnstonL.A. Studio Nevada(775)323-2223; dan@lastudionevada.comNorthern NevadaLandscape architecture2024 MarchDefensible Space
John PruynJohn Pruyn Designs, Inc. Principal Landscape Architectjohn@jpladesigns.com, (530)448-9073, 28 Vine Street Reno, NV 89503, 120 Country Club Drive, Suite 19 Incline Village, NV 89451Lake Tahoe Basin, Truckee, Reno and surrounding areasIncorporating defensible space into our landscape designs!2024 MarchDefensible Space
Michael StohlgrenMO's Defensible Space, LLC(775)204-2922, mosdefensiblespace@gmail.com, MOsDefensibleSpace.comTruckee, Tahoe (primarily North Tahoe), and RenoDefensible Space Consulting and Defensible Space Services (i.e. shrub spacing, maintenance & removal, ladder fuel elimination, surface fuel removal, tree spacing, limbing, & small tree removal, green waste hauling). We primarily work with clients trying to achieve compliance with California's PRC 4291, Real Estate Compliance, Short-Term Rental Compliance, and work required by insurance companies. 2024 MarchDefensible Space
Olivia AndersonMO's Defensible Space, LLC(775)204-2922, mosdefensiblespace@gmail.com, MOsDefensibleSpace.comTruckee, Tahoe (primarily North Tahoe), and RenoDefensible Space Consulting and Defensible Space Services (i.e. shrub spacing, maintenance & removal, ladder fuel elimination, surface fuel removal, tree spacing, limbing, & small tree removal, green waste hauling). We primarily work with clients trying to achieve compliance with California's PRC 4291, Real Estate Compliance, Short-Term Rental Compliance, and work required by insurance companies. 2024 MarchDefensible Space
Patricia EisenbergAmerican Arborists(775)287-8205, www.prunewithcare.com, companyadmin@americanarborists.netReno, Sparks, Carson, Minden, TahoeTree trimming, Tree removal, Stump grinding, Tree pruning, Tree diagnosis2024 MarchDefensible Space
Ralph WeberGail Willey Landscaping Inc.(775)853-8733 info@gailwilley.comNorthern NevadaCustom landscapes, Grading & Boulder retaining walls2024 MarchDefensible Space
Redmond FordAmerican Arborists(775)287-8205, www.prunewithcare.com, companyadmin@americanarborists.netReno, Sparks, Carson, Minden, TahoeTree trimming, Tree removal, Stump grinding, Tree pruning, Tree diagnosis2024 MarchDefensible Space
Tom SchusterTom Schuster Landscape Concepts, Inc. -- Artistic Designs and Precise Project Management(775)247-9312, www.tslandscapeconcepts.com , tslandscapeconcepts@gmail.comGreater Reno-Tahoe AreaLandscape architecture, design and installation, build services2024 MarchDefensible Space
Zach HosnyGail Willey Landscaping Inc.(775)853-8733 info@gailwilley.comNorthern NevadaCustom landscapes, Grading & Boulder retaining walls2024 MarchDefensible Space
Daniel DurkinDurkin Tree Service, Inc.530-306-9640, office@durkintreeservice.comTahoe BasinDefensible Space, Stump Grinding, Tree Service2024 AprilDefensible Space
Daniel HovarterDaniel Hovarter Tree Service530-957-4820, info@dan-thetreeman.com, dan-thetreeman.comEl Dorado county, Tahoe Basin, South ShoreEverything Tree2024 AprilDefensible Space
James PiercyArbor Solutions Tree Care, Inc.530-580-8383, cat@arborsolutionstreecare.com, arborsolutions.comNorth Tahoe, West Shore, East Shore Truckee AreaDefensible Space, Tree Removal, Tree Assessment and Preservation, Pruning, Stump Grinding2024 AprilDefensible Space
Jenn RaganShrubs + Tubs530-545-0661, shrubsandtubstahoe@gmail.comNorth Lake TahoeLandscape Construction, Defensible Space, BMP's2024 AprilDefensible Space
Joe FranklinAll Green Tree Service, Inc.530-788-2026, allgreentreeservice.1@gmail.comTahoe basinDefensible Space, Arborist Tree Service2024 AprilDefensible Space
Laura Mello, r.l.a.LJM Design Group, Inc.530-587-6003, laura@LJMdesigngroup.comNorthern Nevada and CaliforniaLandscape Architecture and Planning2024 AprilDefensible Space
Tim MilasTahoe Earthmovers & Defensible Space916-316-7898, tahoeearth.comEmigrant Gap, Soda Springs, Truckee, Kings Beach, Tahoma, East Shore, North Shore, West ShoreTree Services, Landscaping, Stump Grinding, Hardscape2024 AprilDefensible Space
Travis JunkinDurkin Tree Service, Inc.530-306-9640, office@durkintreeservice.comTahoe BasinDefensible Space, Stump Grinding, Tree Service2024 AprilDefensible Space
Andrew Morris R.L.A.Gail Willey Landscaping775-853-8733, gailwilley.comGreater Reno, Sparks, Carson AreaLandscape Architecture and Installation2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Frank CodyCody’s Tree Servicecodystree@gmail.comTahoe BasinArborist Tree Service2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Frank McCrearyFrank’s Stump Grinding530-318-1228, frankmccreary@sbcglobal.netTahoe BasinStump Grinding, Arborist Consultation, Tree Risk Assessment2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Frankie JonesPackRatpackrattahoe@gmail.com, 530-416-2018Tahoe BasinDefensible Space, Cleanup, Hauling2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Fred SitesStateline Tahoe Outdoor Servicesfred@statelineequip.com, 5307770304Tahoe Basin, South ShoreLand Maintenance, Land Clearing, Residential Property Services2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Johnathan SzendryDiamond Q Enterprises LLC530-318-0305Northern Nevada, Minden, Carson City, Washoe CountyLand Clearing/Maintenance2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Josh WallickBlue Vista Landscaping530-539-4075, josh@bluevistatahoe.comTahoe Basin, North Lake Tahoe, West Shore, TruckeeDefensible Space Consulting, Maintenance2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Michael PlanskyDisc Golf Landscape Architecturecontact@discgolfla.com, 530-608-5222Tahoe BasinLandscape Design and Architecture. BMP & Defensible Space Consulting, Residential Property Services2023 NovemberDefensible Space
Alan SpydellReno Green Landscaping775-852-8952, renogreen.comReno, Sparks, Truckee, Washoe ValleyLandscape Design & Maintenance2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Brian CorcoranGreat Basin Institutebrian.corcoran@walkerbasin.orgNorthern Nevada, Northern CaliforniaEcological Restoration, Land Management, Maintenance , Irrigation, Special Projects, Firewise, Pest Control2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Byron NuthallAll Seasons Lawn & Landscaping775-445-9533, byron@aslawn.com, aslawn.comGreater Reno Sparks AreaFire Safety Landscaping & Design2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Connor TemsEvergreen Land Maintenance775-291-0907, evergreenlandmaintenance.comCarson Valley & Surrounding AreasLand Maintenace and Land Clearing2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Dimas VasquezAll Seasons Lawn & Landscaping775-329-1531, aslawn.comGreater Reno Sparks AreaFire Safety Landscaping & Design2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Israel Meza ContreyasReno Green Landscaping775-852-8952, renogreen.comReno, Sparks, Truckee, Washoe ValleyLandscape Install & Maintenance2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Juan AyalaReno Green Landscaping775-852-8952, renogreen.comReno, Sparks, Truckee, Washoe ValleyLandscape Install & Maintenance2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Lindsey Ellington P.L.A.L.A. Studio NV775-322-2223, lastudionevada.comNorthern NevadaLandscape Architect, Commercial & Multi Family Development, Master Planned Communities2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Tara CarapiaReno Green Landscaping775-852-8952, renogreen.comReno, Sparks, Truckee, Washoe ValleyLandscape Install & Maintenance2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Trey EdmundsReno Green Landscaping775-852-8952, renogreen.comReno, Sparks, Truckee, Washoe ValleyLandscape Install & Maintenance2022 NovemberDefensible Space
William T. StewardForesight Fire Consulting LLC.775-815-0743, bsteward@foresightfirellc.comNevada, CaliforniaDefensible Space Inspector, Sales, Mastication, Tree Removal, Chipping, Fire2022 NovemberDefensible Space
Steve BlaneyWildfire Mitigation ConsultantsWildfiremitigationconsultants.com, steve.wildfiremitigation@gmail.com, (775) 237-2181Sierra Nevada and surrounding communitiesWildfire mitigation assessments, Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist NFPA No. 11874392025 AprilDefensible Space
Steve BlaneyWildfire Mitigation ConsultantsWildfiremitigationconsultants.com, steve.wildfiremitigation@gmail.com, (775) 237-2181Sierra Nevada and surrounding communitiesWildfire mitigation assessments, Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist NFPA No. 11874392025 MarchHome Hardening

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