All Things Wildfire is where you will learn everything you can do about living in a wildfire hazard area by us bringing in all the experts in the industry. We will bring in Insurance specialists, state officials, fire officials, and wildfire solution providers.

All Things Wildfire Podcast
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All Things Wildfire is where you will learn everything you can do about living in a wildfire hazard area by us bringing in all the experts in the industry. We will bring in Insurance specialists, state officials, fire officials, and wildfire solution providers.
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Recent Episodes

July 6, 2026
The Wildfire Defense Membership Built Before the Fire Starts
Host OP interviews Steve Slepcevic of Strategic Response Partners about building a comprehensive wildfire defense plan before disaster strikes, emphasizing layered preparation and professional response.

May 13, 2026
How Communities Survive Wildfires: Preparedness, Evacuations & Fire Adapted Living
<h1 data-section-id="hsrvcb" data-start="533" data-end="550"> Episode Summary</h1> <p data-start="552" data-end="831">Jamie Barker, Public Information Officer for Boulder Fire Rescue, joins O.P. Almaraz on the All Things Wildfire podcast for an in-depth conversation on wildfire preparedness, community resilience, evacuation planning, and the evolving reality of living in wildfire-prone regions.</p> <p data-start="833" data-end="1293">Drawing from Boulder's experience following the devastating Marshall Fire, Jamie shares how wildfire resilience goes far beyond individual homes — requiring coordination between homeowners, neighbors, local government, and emergency responders. The conversation explores defensible space misconceptions, emotional barriers to preparedness, community-wide mitigation efforts, evacuation drills, insurance concerns, and the concept of "fire adapted communities."</p> <p data-start="1295" data-end="1463">This episode offers practical insights for homeowners, HOAs, and communities looking to better prepare for the growing wildfire threat across the Western United States.</p> <hr data-start="1465" data-end="1468" /> <h1 data-section-id="106xpeu" data-start="1470" data-end="1482"> Show Notes</h1> <h2 data-section-id="v34h7j" data-start="1484" data-end="1503">In This Episode:</h2> <ul data-start="1504" data-end="2109"> <li data-section-id="1n2h2df" data-start="1504" data-end="1568">Why wildfire preparedness is a shared community responsibility</li> <li data-section-id="1nm5gx3" data-start="1569" data-end="1636">The biggest misconceptions homeowners have about defensible space</li> <li data-section-id="yunzo5" data-start="1637" data-end="1677"> Lessons learned from the Marshall Fire</li> <li data-section-id="7oz8u9" data-start="1678" data-end="1744">Why "it's not if, it's when" has become the new wildfire reality</li> <li data-section-id="1vghqpz" data-start="1745" data-end="1810">The emotional and financial barriers preventing mitigation work</li> <li data-section-id="c9erku" data-start="1811" data-end="1870">How Boulder Fire Rescue approaches wildfire communication</li> <li data-section-id="73bgxw" data-start="1871" data-end="1927"> Community evacuation drills and creating muscle memory</li> <li data-section-id="7o7hfp" data-start="1928" data-end="1994">The relationship between insurance, preparedness, and resilience</li> <li data-section-id="3cllgj" data-start="1995" data-end="2061">Why fear can be transformed into empowerment through preparation</li> <li data-section-id="1h49x3n" data-start="2062" data-end="2109"> What "fire adapted communities" actually mean</li> </ul>

April 9, 2026
Insurability Is the New Curb Appeal: Wildfire Risk, Insurance & Home Protection - Green Shield Risk
<p><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>This episode of All Things Wildfire, we sit down with wildfire expert and insurance innovator Paul Brady of Green Shield to break down one of the most urgent challenges facing homeowners today: <strong>insurability in wildfire-prone areas</strong>.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>From behind-the-scenes insights into how insurance decisions are actually made (in seconds, not hours), to the emerging concept of <strong>conflagration risk</strong>, this conversation uncovers the real drivers shaping the insurance market—and what homeowners must do to stay ahead.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>We explore how wildfire modeling is evolving, why defensible space is more critical than ever, and how certifications like IBHS are becoming the gold standard for getting insured. Most importantly, we discuss the mindset shift required: <strong>wildfire mitigation is no longer optional—it's a way of life.</strong></p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>If you live in California, Colorado, or any wildfire-prone region, this episode will change how you think about your home, your risk, and your future.</p> <p><!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {"level":1} --></p> <h1 class="wp-block-heading">Show Notes</h1> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">Key Topics Covered:</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why wildfire insurability is a growing global crisis</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The difference between admitted vs. E&S insurance markets</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How insurance underwriting decisions happen in <strong>seconds at scale</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The truth about IBHS certification and why it matters</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Defensible space and the critical <strong>0–5 foot zone</strong></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The rise of <strong>conflagration risk</strong> (home-to-home fire spread)</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why your neighbor's property can impact your insurance eligibility</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The role of technology, AI, and aerial imagery in underwriting</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The emotional vs. practical tradeoffs homeowners face</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What needs to happen for insurance markets to stabilize</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">What You'll Learn:</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:list --></p> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why "doing a few improvements" may not be enough to get insured</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How insurance carriers actually evaluate your property</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The #1 overlooked factor that determines whether your home burns</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Why wildfire models are still "immature" compared to other risks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>What must happen for insurance companies to return to high-risk areas</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <p><!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:heading {"level":3} --></p> <h3 class="wp-block-heading">About the Guest:</h3> <p><!-- /wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --></p> <p>Paul Brady is a wildfire risk expert and part of Green Shield, a company combining <strong>fire service experience, advanced analytics, and insurance solutions</strong> to make properties more insurable. Their technology helps insurers evaluate wildfire risk at scale and helps homeowners understand what it takes to qualify for coverage.</p> <p> </p>
62 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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