The Truckee area wildfire season is typically late June through November, or after the region receives significant moisture. As a Boulders homeowner, resident, tenant and / or visitor, you have a vested interest in assisting the community with wildfire mitigation.
Firewise USA®
Guided by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Firewise principles, The Boulders has been a Firewise USA® participating site in good standing since 2019.
The Boulders Firewise Committee members work with both Truckee Fire District and Cal Fire to establish immediate and long-term fire safe practices around the community, which in turn, helps us achieve the ongoing “in good standing” requirements. Maintaining these requirements is vital for the safety and survival of our community.
Note: some insurance companies recognize the importance of Firewise participation, and subsequently offer discounts on homeowners’ insurance policies. The Boulders’ Firewise certification is available for download from Association Docs & Info (password required).
Your Responsibility as a Boulders homeowner
First and foremost, review the resources listed on this page. Then take action –
- Do you have Evacuation Route Maps posted?
- Do you have the Evacuation Zone number (TRK-E326) posted and readily available?
- Have you registered for CodeRED emergency alerts?
- Look around the community, and if applicable, look under your deck – is there debris left over from construction, are there personal items (e.g. tires) being stored under your deck? Remove it all, and either take it to the dump, or store personal items in your condo or garage.
- Going away from your unit for a period of time? Clear your deck and entry area of combustible items such as chair cushions, umbrellas, carpets, door mats, & decor.
Additionally, review key wildfire mitigation-related sections of the CC&Rs – Section 3.20. Open Burning On-Site; Section 3.9. Garbage and Storage; Waste; and Section 3.15. Use of Exclusive Use Common Areas.
Actions and Resources
- Visit “Ready Truckee” Disaster Preparedness
- Know your Zone
- Register for CodeRED emergency alerts
- Visit Emergency Alerts & Evacuation Information
- Download and post Town of Truckee Evacuation Route Map
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Watch Duty alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time. Used by Truckee Fire, download the app to your mobile device for ready access and alerts, or use on a Web Browser.
Member Communications from The Boulders Firewise Committee
- Firewise project to start 10/8/2025 – Old Town Landscape (contractor)Hello all, We hope everyone is safe and well. Old Town Landscape will be on property starting this afternoon, October 8th, 2025, to remove existing wood chips within 5 feet of all building and install rock mulch. This project will take 2-3 days to complete. Should you have any questions, please contact management, jharkey@associasn.com Thank… Read more: Firewise project to start 10/8/2025 – Old Town Landscape (contractor)
- Truckee Boulders Firewise Community Update, August 2025Dear Boulders Homeowners and Residents, We wrote to you last summer about Firewise requirements and wanted to review some of them with you: The following projects will be begin mid- September as part of our Firewise 3 year action plan: These projects are necessary to keep our Firewise certificate and help mitigate our insurance costs. If… Read more: Truckee Boulders Firewise Community Update, August 2025
- Tree and Shrub Removal (Sep 16-23 2025) to meet Firewise RequirementsBeginning Tuesday, September 16, 2025, Arbor Pros will be removing trees that are dead, too close to buildings, or are crowded together. The trees have been marked with blue paint. This work will continue until the 19th at which time stump grinding will take place. The following Monday 9/22/2025 and Tuesday 9/23/2025, Arbor Pros will… Read more: Tree and Shrub Removal (Sep 16-23 2025) to meet Firewise Requirements
- Removal of trees, Oct 23-25 20249 dead or crowded trees in the Boulders development will be removed beginning Oct 23 with stump grinding occurring on Oct 25, 2024. See the attached map for the locations of the trees to be removed. –Glen RothellBoulders Firewise Committee
- Firewise Clearing (South Boundary) completedThe tree thinning and flammable brush clearing along the south boundary has been completed. This work was necessary to retain our Firewise certification. Boulderites will notice a substantial difference on the west end where no work had been done in the past. The work on the east end was more to maintain what had been… Read more: Firewise Clearing (South Boundary) completed
- Vegetation clearing along South BoundaryArbor Pros will be thinning and limbing trees, clearing brush, and chipping along the south boundary of the Boulders Complex (between condos and railroad tracks). They will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday 9/23/2024 and expect the work to be completed on 9/25/2024. This work is being done to maintain our Firewise Certification. — Glenn… Read more: Vegetation clearing along South Boundary
- Firewise Committee Information & Helpful WebsitesDear Boulders Community Members, As you may know, there was a fire yesterday behind Safeway. Fortunately, with the assistance of several helicopters, two airplanes, and Truckee Fire, the fire was quickly contained. This is a reminder that all residents should have a Grab and GoBag and be signed up for Code Red. Another helpful place to receive… Read more: Firewise Committee Information & Helpful Websites