Don't forget fire protection

I was talking to a friend last week about the possibilities of wildfires this season. He said, “It’s not the most pressing concern for me right now.” I asked if he has done anything to help protect his home this year and he replied, “No, I haven’t had time.”

I told him to ask himself how many people had that same state of mind when the fires roared through San Diego County. Although our firefighters try to do the best job they can, not all homes can be saved in the event of another fire. They have to pick the most defensible homes and ones they can get to without endangering their own lives. W...