Fire mitigation in Canon City. (719)400-9104. Call for a free estimate on defensible space creation, land clearing, brush removal. When building a new home, it’s important to make sure it’s ready for anything. One of the most important considerations is to ensure it’s protected against the risk of fire. You can’t prevent all fires, but you can limit the spread with the right building materials and additions to the home. Here’s what you need to ensure homes are firewise. Get the Right Materials For the most part, it’s building with the right materials. You need items that are fire resistant, especially when adding roofs, gutters, and sidings. When adding roofs, make sure you use cement tile, clay, metal, or shingles.