Fire resolutions are a great way to maintain fire-safe property.
2025 kicks off the quarter century, so why not consider some milestone resolutions for this year? No, we’re not talking about your 10,000 steps (although, highly recommend) or vow to eat more veggies. This year, resolve to keep your home and property more safe from wildfires.

Here are 10 ideas for fire-safe resolutions you can adopt in 2025:
- Gather neighbors for a quarterly community cleanup.
- Tell 10 people about Be Ready, Butte!
- Regularly share Be Ready, Butte! social media content.
- Be a monthly visitor to the Be Ready, Butte! blog.
- Inspect and maintain your defensible space once a month.
- Forward your Be Ready, Butte! emails to 5 people who could use the info.
- Bring up defensible space in conversation with anyone who you know is a homeowner.
- Make a game of quizzing your kids on the family’s Wildfire Action Plan.
- Set a gutter cleaning schedule and stick to it.
- Start blogging, vlogging, or posting on social media about your commitment to fire-smart living.
There’s a lot of Be Ready, Butte! in those resolutions, you say? Well, it is our blog for you, after all!
The secret to living a fire-safe lifestyle is to simply do it. Even small resolutions, when you stick with them, can make a big difference. Here’s wishing you a happy and safe 2025!