Creating an action plan and using defensible space principles are critical measures in combating the spread of wildland fires.
In preperation of wildfire season, CalFire has released a number of publications and resources for the abatement of wildland fires:
Wild Fire Is Coming Are You Ready
Creating a Wildfire Action Plan
Hardening Your Home Against the Spread of Wildfire
Visit Ross Valley Fire Department's Defensible Space Page for material from RVFD's Fire Marshall.