Candidate James Duff emphasizes Zone 0 and private mitigation work during MOFD interview

Oct 9, 2026

James Duff, the first candidate interviewed for the Division 2 seat, emphasized Zone 0 wildfire mitigation as his top priority and described his work with Guardian Ember Defense, a private wildland mitigation firm that installs high-volume sprinkler systems during threats.

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James Duff told the Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District board on Oct. 8 that Zone 0 (the five-foot nonflammable defensible space around structures) is his chief priority and will be one of the most difficult issues for the board to implement fairly across Orinda and Moraga.

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