Protect Your Home: Wildfire Preparedness Night for Mt. Helix Homeowners

Wed May 20 2026 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

Fuerte Elementary School | El Cajon

Jeff Whittington
Publisher/HostJeff Whittington
Protect Your Home: Wildfire Preparedness Night for Mt. Helix Homeowners
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Former SDFD firefighter teaches Mt. Helix homeowners what actually protects a home from wildfire. Free — no sales pitch.
About this Event

What happened in Pacific Palisades and Altadena last year wasn't just a Los Angeles story. It's a San Diego story. And if you own a home in Mt. Helix, it's your story too.


ABOUT THE EVENT

On Tuesday, May 20th, I'm hosting a free wildfire preparedness evening for Mt. Helix homeowners at Fuerte Elementary School.

I spent 7 years as a firefighter and paramedic with the San Diego Fire Department. I responded to structure fires across this city. I saw firsthand which homes made it and which ones didn't — and the difference almost always came down to things homeowners could have done before the fire ever started.

This event is what I've always wanted to do for my community. No sales pitch. No fluff. Just genuinely useful information that could protect your home and your family.



WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH

A clear understanding of your home's actual wildfire risk (we'll look at San Diego's High Fire Threat District map together)

  • Exactly what defensible space zones 0, 1, and 2 require — and how to get into compliance before fire season
  • The single most impactful home hardening upgrade most homeowners overlook (hint: it's your roof vents)
  • What the LA fires changed about wildfire insurance in California — and what to ask your agent right now
  • A printed defensible space action checklist to take home and use this weekend



WHO'S JOINING US

In addition to my presentation, I'm bringing in experts so you can ask questions directly:

  • FIREPROTEC INC - a local service provider specializing in W**d ebatement services.
  • KODA INSURANCE - a homeowners insurance specialist who can talk about what the LA fires changed for San Diego policies and how to make sure you're actually covered.
  • SAN MIGUEL FIRE PREVENTION - protection and prevention services and information.



EVENT DETAILS

Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm (doors open at 6:15pm)
Location: Fuerte Elementary School
Parking: Main school parking lot
Cost: Free — no catch

Space is limited. Reserve your spot.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Fuerte Elementary School, 11625 Fuerte Drive, El Cajon, United States

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