The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation offers free home risk assessments that help you prepare your home for the threat of wildfire. If implemented, the recommendations provided during a site visit can help decrease the risk of property damage and loss from wildfire.
When you request a site visit, a local fire professional will come and assess your home and the area immediately surrounding it. During the visit, they will provide actionable recommendations on how to reduce your wildfire risk, plan for evacuation, and answer any questions you may have about living with wildfire in Montana.
To schedule, fill out the form below. Information discussed during site visits will not be shared with any third parties, and will only be available by yourself and emergency first responders in Montana.
Once your request is submitted, a local fire professional will contact you to schedule a site visit. Private information will not be shared. Information may be used for research purposes.
Frequently Asked Questions
A home wildfire risk assessment is a free service provided by the DNRC that evaluates your home’s vulnerabilities to wildfires. A local fire professional will visit your property to identify potential hazards and recommend specific actions to reduce your wildfire risk.
No. This service is provided free of charge by DNRC as part of our wildfire prevention and community protection efforts.
Yes! Fire danger can affect your home regardless of where you live, though risk increases the closer you are to or within the WUI. The assessment is also an excellent opportunity to discuss evacuation routes and plans that can benefit any homeowner.
Depending on the size of your home and property, an assessment can take anywhere from 60-90 minutes.
Yes. Your presence is important as it allows the fire professionals to discuss their findings directly with you and answer any questions you may have.
Please unlock any entrance gates and keep dogs inside the home before our arrival. It's also helpful to prepare any questions you might want to discuss during the assessment.
Initially, it’s helpful to complete one assessment to understand the recommended improvements to your property. Afterward, an annual assessment is beneficial, especially if you’ve completed recommended mitigation or significant changes to your property of home have occurred.
Fill out the request form provided on this page, and a DNRC representative will contact you within 7 business days to schedule your in-person assessment.