Ellingford Brush Clearance, Tree Svc., Landscape

03/27/2018

In December, we all remember the fires. Before LAFD could put it out, it burned 13 acres! Having been a part of the LAFD for several years, I know how hard their jobs are AND how much easier brush clearing can make it. I bring an expertise to brush clearing from a firefighters perspective to help make sure you and your property are safe and compliant.

Thanks to the LAFD for the great job they have done and do for us all! Los Angeles Fire Department

Photo Credit: Firefighters battle a small brush fire in the Sunland-Tujunga area on Dec. 28. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)

03/27/2018

If you choose to do your brush clearance on your own, here's the LAFD's BRUSH CLEARANCE
SAFETY TIPS FOR HOMEOWNERS

"Remember that when clearing your brush, safety is very important. In recent years many brush fires have started by homeowners attempting to clear their brush. Many times, the sparks produced from metal blades on motorized equipment has started fires.
The following are simple guidelines for homeowners to follow to clear their brush safely:
~ Always have a water source readily available. A water extinguisher, garden hose or a few buckets of water.
~ Avoid clearing brush during the peak temperatures of the day, between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm and on days when a Red Flag Alert* has been declared by the Fire Department.;
~ Only use properly maintained motorized equipment and have a spark arrester when required.
~ Do not refuel motorized equipment while motor is running. Use approved fuel-dispensing containers only.
~ Always make sure the hot exhaust on any motorized equipment is clear of any vegetation. (grasses, w**ds, shrubs)
~ Do not use metal blades on w**d whackers/whips. Use nylon line or plastic blades instead.
~ Always wear safety glasses and gloves. Hard hats and dust masks are recommended.
Thank you for clearing your hazardous vegetation and making your community a safer place. For additional information, please contact the Brush Clearance Unit at (800) 994-4444, or visit our website at lafd.org/fire-prevention/brush
*Red Flag weather days refer to certain weather conditions that can cause a wild-land fire to start and to spread rapidly. These conditions generally exist when the winds exceed 25 mph and relative humidity is below 15%

03/23/2018

Did you get your LAFD Official Brush Clearance notices in the mail? The process has changed. And with the recent fires, they're going to be paying more attention to brush clearance. Don't put yourself at risk for fines or fire.

Call me for a FREE consult. 818-353-8987.

03/23/2018

I have some of the best clients. Here's what one of our clients had to say about the recent fires in Shadow Hills:

“ I just wanted to tell you 'thank you thank you thank you so much' – Every firefighter has told us that the reason we have houses left is because we did such great brush clearance – THAT IS BECAUSE OF YOU!! You saved our neighborhood and this whole end of shadow hills – I thank you so so much. - MJ, Shadow HIlls."

Here's a picture -- if you see that red circle in the upper right corner showing the golden color hills, the fires burned right up to it (see that in the black color hills). Because of what me and my team did in our brush clearance, there was no fuel/brush to burn -- so the fire stopped. It means a lot to us to have played such a key role in saving so many homes and properties.

03/23/2018

Check this out - even with a thunderstorm, look how quickly a palm tree goes up in flames.

http://www.maxshuster.com/ July 18, 2015. Rare thunderstorms drench the city of Los Angeles. My apartment is located in Echo Park, a residential neighborhood...

03/23/2018

If you have palm trees on your property that need trimming for brush clearance, please don't try to do it yourselves. Here's a great article that explains why. Call us or any professional. It's not worth risking your life.

When workers cut palm tree fronds from below rather than above, loose fronds can pile up inside the tree instead of falling to the ground. That can create an avalanche effect that causes the fronds to ...

03/23/2018

Palm trees are called "Nature's Tiki Torches" - did you know that? They're loaded with flammable material and shaped like giant candles. As nice as they are, they are dangerous. Trimming them is critical and something to consider in your brush clearance plans. Here's one of our client's trees - before and after. What do think?