Answers to Your Wildfire Protection Questions
Understanding wildfire defense is key to making the right choices for your property. Recon Fire Defense provides trusted, professional solutions that deliver long-term protection without harmful side effects. Our use of Phos-Chek—a clear, eco-friendly fire retardant—ensures precise application with no red residue or runoff issues. Read our FAQs for more information and to learn about the Best time for fire prevention treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Phos-Chek creates a Fire-Retardant shield that reacts with flames, slowing their spread. Stopping the ignition of nearby vegetation and combustible materials provides your property with vital protection during a wildfire.
The red color is used for visibility, helping firefighters and aircraft track where the retardant has been applied. It's all about efficient fire management and safety!
Fire season in Southern California is Year-Round, though it peaks from late spring to fall, especially during the Santa Ana winds (August to November). Start preparing early by scheduling an assessment to ensure your property is ready to withstand fires Year-Round.
Absolutely! Phos-Chek is Non-Toxic, Eco-Friendly, and safe for humans, animals, and plants. Approved by the USDA Forest Service, it's the safest and most effective fire retardant available.
Usually, no. We focus on applying the fire retardant within the first 5 feet of your home to nearby vegetation. If necessary, we apply it to sheds or gazebos. We also offer home risk assessments and discuss Fire-Resistant materials and Ember-Proof vent guards to strengthen your property.
Defensible space is a buffer zone between your home and surrounding vegetation, designed to slow or stop the spread of wildfires. It also provides firefighters with a safer area to defend your property.
Home hardening involves making your home resistant to flying embers, which can ignite structures from a distance. This includes installing Fire-Resistant materials, Ember-Proof vent guards, and Double-Pane windows to boost your home’s chances of surviving a fire.
Phos-Chek is the gold standard in fire retardants, with over 60 years of proven effectiveness. It’s Eco-Friendly, Non-Toxic, and offers precise application without the visible dye that other products leave behind. It’s trusted by experts for comprehensive protection.
Phos-Chek is Phosphate-Based and made from naturally occurring materials. It acts as a fertilizer, enriching the soil while being Non-Toxic to humans, animals, and plants, making it an environmentally responsible choice.
Phos-Chek is odorless and leaves no visible residue, so your property’s appearance won’t be affected. Perfect for residential use!
Yes! Phos-Chek is highly effective when combined with other strategies, such as creating defensible space, installing Ember-Proof vents, and using Fire-Resistant materials. Together, these methods provide robust protection for your property.
Yes, we do! Our annual maintenance plans include regular inspections and reapplications of Phos-Chek to keep your property well protected. We also handle brush clearance and weed abatement to maintain your Fire-Resistant buffer zone Year-Round.