Fire mitigation in Gilpin county. (719)400-9104. Prepare Home for Wildfires: Roofing The roof is one of the most important parts of the home to get right in wildfire-prone areas. The roof brings the greatest chance of fire as the canopy fires will drop down onto them. It’s important to get a Class A fire rating as much as possible, but you don’t need to worry about losing the aesthetics of the home. Reduce the Complexity of the Roof The first thing to consider when building a new home or replacing the roof is complexity. The more complex a roof is, the higher the chance there is for it to cause fire problems. Needles, leaves, and other debris will get into