Austin Fire Department promotes free structure evaluations and ATX Wildfire Hub tools
Aug 25, 2026
Assistant Chief Jeff Kennedy highlighted free home 'ignition zone' evaluations, the ATX Wildfire Hub's do-it-yourself assessment and the Ready, Set, Go guide to help residents harden homes and plan for wildfire threats.
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Jeff Kennedy of the Austin Fire Department outlined prevention programs available to residents, including free structure ignition‑zone evaluations in which a wildfire advisor walks the exterior of a property to recommend hardening measures. He said the ATX Wildfire Hub offers a do‑it‑yourself evaluation tool and the 'Ready, Set, Go' guide to help households create action plans.
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