Fire mitigation checklist are steps that will help you protect your home during a wildfire. A lot of houses in Douglas county as well as along Colorado foothills are located in a high-risk zone for wildfires and part of wildland-urban interface.. It is imperative for homeowners to do fire mitigation work.These measures will increase the chance of your home’s survival during a wildfire. They will also reduce the fuels around your home by creating a defensible space. Defensible space is the area around your house and other structures on your property that has been modified to reduce fire hazard. Fire Mitigation Checklist for Defensible Space Creation: Thinning and pruning trees and shrubs Creating fire breaks Reduce surface fuels under the