Orange County Resource Panel - August 2026

Come and reconnect with your peers and attend the upcoming in-person meeting of The Orange County Resource Panel. The event will be held in
About this Event

Come and reconnect with your peers and attend the upcoming in-person meeting of The Orange County Resource Panel. The event will be held in a casual atmosphere to enable homeowners, board members, managers, and other professionals to hear about important topics presented by experts in the HOA industry.

Preparing Your HOA for Wildfire: Practical Protection Solutions
Jim Moseley | Sun FireDefense

Wildfires continue to pose an increasing threat to California communities, making fire preparedness an essential responsibility for HOA boards and homeowners alike. While many associations focus on defensible space and emergency planning, advances in fire protection technology and building resilience offer additional strategies that can help reduce the risk of catastrophic damage before a fire reaches the community.

Join Jim Moseley of Sun FireDefense as he shares practical solutions that associations can consider to better protect their buildings, common areas, and residents. Drawing on his experience in wildfire protection, Jim will explain how heat-sensor activated remote sprinkler systems, long-lasting fire-resistant coatings, and ember-resistant roofing strategies can work together to strengthen a community's overall wildfire preparedness. He will also discuss how fire-resistant coatings can be applied alongside exterior painting projects, allowing associations to maximize existing maintenance efforts while saving both time and money.

The presentation will also address one of the most vulnerable parts of a structure during a wildfire—its windows—and explore methods for reducing the likelihood of glass failure during wind-driven fire events. In addition, Jim will discuss how private firefighting services can complement traditional fire protection measures as part of a comprehensive wildfire mitigation strategy, helping communities better prepare for increasingly severe fire seasons.

As wildfire risks continue to evolve, HOA leaders benefit from understanding the full range of available protection strategies. This program offers information to help boards make informed decisions about protecting their communities, preserving property, and planning for fire resilience.

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