Speakers

Stuart Mitchell is an NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist and brings unparalleled insights and expertise to the wildfire mitigation field. Having a keen eye on First Responder safety during his assessments, Stuart has personally evaluated 1000s of structures and communities including estates, HOAs, ranches, wineries, and commercial properties. He has also produced an in-depth wildfire mitigation safety report for a utility-scale solar and BESS facility for RWE Clean Energy. He’s an objective wildfire prevention professional, that doesn’t sell products or services. 

In all he does he exemplifies the highest regard for risk reduction for people, properties, communities, and environmental assets. Having advised countless Fire Safe Councils, Firewise USA designated  communities, and wildfire start ups, Stuart’s passion for educating clients and communities on site-specific mitigations and risk reduction measures is unique in its depth and holistic approach. As a former FEMA crisis counselor for fire survivors, and helping his community recover and prepare for firestorms, Stuart deeply understands what it takes to build and maintain wildfire resilience, both in terms of behavioral and physical adaptations.  

Mr. Mitchell also teaches wildfire classes for the U.S. Green Building Council, presents at conferences, is a volunteer Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team member, conducted structure protection missions during the 2020 Glass Fire, and has completed graduate studies in Environmental Health Management and lives in Sonoma County and is founder of Wildfire Mitigation Advisors.