Helping Central Oregon Homeowners Take Practical Steps Against Wildfire Risk
At SafeHaven Fire Defense, we help reduce wildfire vulnerability with ember-resistant vents, defensible landscaping, and fuel load reduction—based on Firewise USA® principles. While no solution is guaranteed, our goal is to help you make informed, proactive choices to better prepare your property..
Most homes ignite from embers
Up to 90% of homes lost in wildfires ignite from wind-blown embers—not direct flames. (Source: NFPA)
Embers can ignite homes miles away
Embers can be carried more than 5 miles ahead of a wildfire by wind, landing on roofs, in vents, or dry debris. (Source: Orange County Fire Authority)
Fires often start inside homes
Embers are drawn into attics and crawl spaces through vents, igniting homes from the inside out. (Source: IBHS, USFS)
Why We Started SafeHaven
After watching wildfires sweep through nearby neighborhoods, we realized most homeowners had no idea how to prepare. We launched SafeHaven to offer a simple, effective service for creating defensible space and reducing fire risk zone by zone.