You might think it’s early to be discussing fire protection, but fire risk management should be a year-round effort. That’s particularly true if you live in a high-risk area such as wildland/urban interface. Even if your home isn’t located in such an area, you can still be at risk. A fire at your neighbor’s house or one that starts along an adjoining roadway can quickly spread onto your property. Though winter is officially here, spring will be close behind. And springtime is always the best time to initially establish defensible space around your home. Check to see whether you have …