Spring Is Here: Clean your Gutters.
Spring is here — a reminder to clear your gutters and prepare for fire season.
As the temperature rises, so does the risk. Spring is the perfect time to get ahead of fire season with a simple but powerful habit — cleaning your gutters.
Dry leaves, sticks, and debris create the ideal fuel for embers carried on hot, windy days. We’ve all seen the heartbreaking images — entire streets lost to fire while one well-prepared home stands untouched. Think of the red-roofed house in Maui, the one that famously survived when everything around it was reduced to ash. It wasn’t luck — it was preparation. A cleared yard, metal roof, and clean surroundings made all the difference.
Take a few minutes this week to:
• Clear gutters of leaves and debris
• Trim branches hanging near roofs and fences
• Check your roof and yard for flammable build-up
• Make sure hose lines and water sources are ready
Clean gutters — at home and at work — can make all the difference when fire conditions spike. The same applies across workplaces, depots, and project sites: a bit of proactive housekeeping goes a long way in keeping people and property safe.
At Red Insight, we believe safety starts long before the smoke appears on the horizon.
One ember can end it. Clean your gutters.
If you’re managing a site, workplace, or property portfolio, now’s also the time to check your fire readiness.
Our consultants are available for on-site inspections, WHS audits, and contractor safety reviews to help ensure your systems are compliant, practical, and ready for summer.
Get in touch today to schedule your pre-season audit or workplace review.