WILDFIRE MITIGATION ADVISORS
We find what threatens your property, prioritize the fixes, and get you on the fastest path to lower wildfire risk.
A certified specialist walks your property, identifies every risk, and hands you a clear, prioritized action plan.
Our Services
Wildfire Assessments, Defensible Space, Fire Safety Plans & Insurance Solutions
Service Area
Based in Santa Rosa, serving wine country communities across Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties
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Protect What Matters
Why Is a Wildfire Mitigation Assessment Important?
For those who have experienced the effects of wildfire in Sonoma, Napa and Marin Counties, taking protective measures to prevent wildfire from damaging or destroying property is obvious.
We Identify Your Specific Threats
We walk your property and find every vulnerability, from vegetation clearance to roof materials to ember pathways. Nothing gets missed.
We Prioritize What to Fix First
Not everything needs to happen at once. We rank each item by risk level so you know where your dollar has the most impact.
We Show You the Fastest Path Forward
You get a clear action plan with timelines, estimated costs, and next steps. No guesswork, no confusion.
Insurance Benefits
Steps you take based on our recommendations can positively affect your insurance coverage, including home hardening and defensible space.
Community Protection
When your property is properly mitigated, the outcomes for your entire neighborhood and community improve.
Property Value
A certified wildfire mitigation assessment on file increases buyer confidence and adds value when it comes time to sell.
Why Choose Wildfire Mitigation Advisors?
We have helped over 1,000 property owners see exactly what threatens their home and build a plan to fix it.
As one of the first wildfire risk assessment firms in Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties, we bring NFPA-certified expertise and local knowledge. Your assessment fee is the only payment we receive for your assessment. We do not perform mitigation work, and we accept no per-referral fees or commissions tied to the work that follows. Every recommendation is based on standards and your property's actual needs.
Our Team
About Us: Stuart Mitchell
Stuart Mitchell
Founder & Lead Consultant
Besides doing private consulting, Stuart Mitchell's varied background includes being a contractor with the nonprofit Fire Safe Sonoma. He has conducted over 1,000 home assessments in the North Bay, as well as produced presentations on preparing for wildfires in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI), on Zoom and in person.
He served as a FEMA trained Crisis Counselor for the Sonoma Complex Fires, is certified in Community Emergency Response Team implementation, and has been a Director of various nonprofit mental health programs.
Stuart has completed graduate work in Environmental Health Management and holds a degree in Cultural Anthropology/Physical Geography. He completed S290 Intermediate Wildfire Behavior through the Office of the State Fire Marshal, and he is a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist through the NFPA, a coveted certification that only about 200 people nationwide possess.
Stuart Mitchell surveying wildfire aftermath. This is the hands-on experience behind every WMA assessment.
Our Team
Ian Tobia
GIS & Geospatial Specialist
Ian has a diverse background in environmental sciences, land and resource management, and geospatial science. He provides technical assistance and develops geospatial data products to support WMA's mission.
Mark Mazza
Firefighter Paramedic
Mark has 25 years of experience as a firefighter paramedic. He is a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and provides keen observations and extensive field experience to consulting efforts.
Andrew Carrillo
Project Manager
Andrew is a Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist who has worked on many properties affected by fire. He has a proven track record of managing defensible space and structure hardening projects.
Our Services
What We Do
Every property is different. We identify the specific threats to yours and build a prioritized plan to address them.
Wildfire Property Assessment
Our onsite report analysis, including relevant photographs, provides detailed advice on home hardening and defensible space, based on industry standards.
We tailor our on-site consultation to your individual property. You will receive a comprehensive written evaluation with photos outlining recommendations specific to your property and surrounding community. Expert prioritization assures you are spending money wisely.
Objective Analysis for Real Estate & Insurance
Look to Wildfire Mitigation Advisors for assistance with Real Estate and Insurance compliance requirements.
Wildfire Mitigation Advisors assists you with a plan to comply with wildfire safety regulations making your property more insurable. We can help your community become a Firewise USA Designated Community, which many insurance companies will honor through rate discounts.
Firewise Community Consulting & Education
Wildfire Mitigation Advisors provides community education, through onsite gatherings, webinars, video presentations and more.
We have recorded Public Service Announcements for KRCB Public Radio Station and consulted on numerous HOA properties, wineries, ranches, estates, remote rural homes, and given many in-person community presentations.
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Stuart Mitchell and WMA featured in media and industry publications
Our Work
Recent Projects
RWE 5th Standard Solar Facility
Wildfire Mitigation Advisors was hired by RWE to conduct an extensive wildfire assessment and overall facility safety plan for this 1,600 acre utility-scale property. The solar generation plant has the capacity to generate enough power for 26,000 homes. The study focused on a Vegetation Management Plan and improved First Responder safety.
Bartholomew Estate Vineyard & Winery
The historic Bartholomew Estate, Winery and Park consists of 375 acres of vineyards, gardens, and forest. Wildfire Mitigation Advisors performed an extensive wildfire assessment, safety and evacuation plan for this beautiful property, visited by hikers and wine-lovers.
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What Our Clients Say
“We hired Stuart Mitchell of Wildfire Mitigation Advisors to advise us on measures for wildfire mitigation at our home in Sonoma, California, which is in a high danger wildfire zone. Stuart did a thorough walk-through of our property, met with us in person to discuss what he had observed and mitigation options, and then prepared a written report that we used as a roadmap to implement his suggestions. He has been incredibly generous with his time. We would not hesitate to hire him again.”
Marcia Pope
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