About FFSM

A partnership born from the Eaton Fires, dedicated to protecting our community.

Our Story

Foothill FireSafe-Maintenance Inc. was formed in response to the devastating impact of the Eaton Fires. After experiencing evacuations firsthand, three professionals came together with a shared mission: to provide comprehensive, expert wildfire mitigation services to foothill communities.

Our partnership combines architectural expertise, custom building experience, and community-focused operations to deliver turnkey wildfire protection solutions. We understand the unique challenges facing homes in fire-prone areas because we live here too.

Meet Our Team

Gabriel Sanchez

Architect & Regulatory Expert

Experience with municipal/government-involved construction projects; focuses on safety, compliance, build quality.

Mike Manougian

Custom Home Builder & Materials Specialist

Full-cycle home construction and structural detailing; leads hands-on hardening solutions including expert vent retrofitting with certified mesh. Specializes in custom-fitted installations requiring precision craftsmanship.

Sevag Manuelian

Operations, Customer Service & Community Engagement

Leadership + service-driven operations + solutions-based project management; ensures planning and homeowner support.

Our Approach

Safety

Every recommendation starts with protecting people first, then property, using proven mitigation steps.

Expertise

Experienced professionals with architecture, construction, and wildfire mitigation expertise on every project.

Comprehensive Approach

A complete plan from assessment to implementation to ongoing maintenance and support.

Customized for Your Specific Needs

Every property is unique. We tailor services to your specific needs, budget, and site conditions.

Qualifications & Credentials

Insured, Bonded & Licensed

Licensed, Bonded, and Insured. License #660690.

Experienced, Trained & Certified Team

Experienced, trained, and certified crews focused on safe, homeowner-friendly wildfire mitigation work.

Community & Outreach

We help communities organize wildfire mitigation as a repeatable, documentation-ready program.

Homeowner Readiness

Inspection prep guidance, practical mitigation priorities, and clear next-step planning.

HOA Program Support

Board-friendly structures for scheduling, communication, and phased neighborhood execution.

City-Scale Coordination

Professional framing that aligns mitigation work with local compliance pathways.

Why Community Outreach Matters

Neighborhood wildfire readiness improves when homeowners, HOA leadership, and local partners use the same language and timeline expectations.

Homeowner Education Support

  • Clear explainers for defensible space and ember-resistant priorities.
  • Inspection-readiness checklists homeowners can act on quickly.
  • Practical prep guidance without fear-based messaging.

HOA Coordination Support

  • Board-level program planning for recurring mitigation cycles.
  • Shared standards for notice response, scheduling, and access.
  • Single-vendor execution model with consistent communication.

City and Agency-Aligned Framing

  • Work plans mapped to common inspection and correction pathways.
  • Documentation support for follow-up and completion tracking.
  • Community-scale delivery options for phased neighborhood rollout.

Ready to Work Together?

Let us discuss how we can protect your home from wildfire risk.

Contact Our Team