External Fire Mitigation Systems for Cabin - Any Discussion with USFS ? https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1850139 Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:58:37 GMT Sun, 5 Apr 2026 04:28:48 GMT Copyright © 2026 National Forest Homeowners External Fire Mitigation Systems for Cabin - Any Discussion with USFS ? https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1850139 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1850139 https://www.frontlinewildfire.com/protect-home-with-roof-wildfire-sprinkler-system/

Has anyone had conversations with the Forest Service on the approval process for a system, or a "like" system such as the Frontline Wildfire system ?

I know that water sourcing, storage, power, etc can become an issue quickly when the location is "off grid"...

These technologies seem to be relevant to some permittees locations. 

Steven Reed

]]> Thu, 2 Apr 2026 17:40:34 GMT https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1850296 https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1850296 Hi Steven,

NFH has not been pushing these protection systems on a national basis for exactly the reasons you mention like lack of access to water and power. But you are also correct there are some tracts where that is not a problem. There are some tracts that provide access to their water systems and fire fighting equipment to the FS, county, Cal Fire and other fire fighting agencies. We encourage tracts to work together as a unit and engage with the local fire station (often volunteer). NFH has published a Framework for Emergency Planning that helps cabin owners work locally. It can be found here: https://www.nationalforesthomeowners.org/page/FireandDisaster

 

Meredith Randall

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