Terry Hunt started in the business of forest fuels reduction in 1978 and is the founder of Wildfire Defense, llc. Forest fuels reduction is now known as Wildfire Mitigation. A lot of wildfire science has been accumulated since then and added to the process. We have our fingers on the pulse of the industry and as new information comes out, we adjust our Fire Risk Assessments and Mitigation efforts accordingly. We’re a family owned & operated business in Southwest Colorado.

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Customer Review:

Terry and the crew went way beyond what I was expecting. In the initial free consultation, Terry and Ryan walked my property with me and explained the science behind wildfire mitigation. Beginning with how a wildfire moves. It all made perfect sense. The best part is their willingness to make changes and suggestions based on my desire to keep certain sections of my property wild. They created firebreaks around these areas. I now have views of my property that I never knew were there and reduced the chance of a wildfire reaching my home by reducing the forest fuels around my home and property. They also looked at my home and gave me advise on how to harden my home against wildfire. I would highly recommend this company.
— Walter - Mancos, Colorado