Surviving Wildfire

"A wake-up call for anyone who lives with wildfire risk. Solidly researched, easy to read and reference, and full of information that could save homes...and lives." - Dave Zader, Fire Manager, Boulder, Colorado

"...Surviving Wildfire is worthy of the highest recommendation, especially for anyone who lives in or near fire-prone lands; reading it could literally save lives." - Small Press Bookwatch

"A very compelling read and extremely informative. The combination of the author's real-life experience and her diligent research makes this a very helpful handbook for people living with the risk of wildfire." - Michele Steinberg, Manager - Firewise Communities Program, National Fire Protection Association

"I will definitely recommend Surviving Wildfire to homeowners and insurance professionals; it is a great, comprehensive resource! Masterson explains everything in understandable, objective language that is anchored in her personal experience." - Carole Walker, Executive Director, Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association

"The County staff reviewed Surviving Wildfire and everyone agreed: this is a great, comprehensive resource. It should be mandatory reading for anyone living in the WUI. I know I could've benefited greatly by this book in my role as Fire Recovery Manager. I will certainly urge homeowners to read it and get prepared." - Garry Sanfacon, Fire Recovery Manager, Boulder County Fourmile Canyon, Colorado

"Linda's impeccable research and concise writing style provide the information that we all need, but few of us have, in order to be reasonably prepared for wildfire. We highly recommend that you read Surviving Wildfire." - Wes Rutt, Outreach and Education Chair, Colorado State Tree Farmers

"The fire research and preparedness information in this book is spot-on, and after 39 years of experience, I found the chapters on insurance and recovery real eye-openers. Surviving Wildfire gets through to people in ways that officials just cannot. I'm recommending it to everyone in our district." - Carl Solley, Fire Chief, Poudre Canyon Fire Protection District

"This is one of the best resources I've seen on wildfire preparedness. It delivers all the messages we're trying to get to home owners in ways they can understand and relate to. I wish everyone in the WUI would read this book and put the pocket guide on their refrigerator." - Dave Parmley, Fire Chief, Lake Dillon Fire Protection District, Summit County, Colorado