Primary Forest Types
Urban, Mixed Conifer, Ponderosa
Pine, Pinyon/Juniper, Aspen, Oak/Shrub, Wetland Cottonwood
and Spruce/Fir.
Services Provided
Defensible Space, Large-Capacity
Chipping, Urban Tree Pruning, Hazard Tree Removal, Certified
Tree Spraying, Tree Climbing, Forest Health Restoration.
About Us
Mike Kane Sr., Connie Kane,
and Mike Kane, Jr. took over the Durango/Cortez operations
of Fire Ready in January of 2004. Mike and Connie relocated to the southwest
in late 2000. They bring a wide variety of experience
to the business, including forest management, environmental
education, chemistry, healthcare, sales, and marketing.
Mike Jr. received a BA in Business
Management from James Madison University in Harrisonburg,
Virginia. He moved to the Front Range of Colorado as a manager
for Enterprise Rent-a-Car. In the small amount of spare
time he has, Mike Jr. plays golf, basketball, mountain bikes,
and hikes. His experience in management and customer service
is invaluable in establishing relationships necessary to
make this business successful. Mike Sr. and Connie are happy
to be near their daughter Jenny, son-in-law Will, and granddaughter
Samme who live in Durango. They make up as many excuses
as possible to get the whole family together.
Locally, the Kane's are involved with the Dolores Chamber of Commerce, Durango Nature Studies, Four Corners Child Advocacy, the San Juan Mountains Association, the Southwest Land Conservancy, Cortez HomeBuilders Association, Durango Rotary Club, and the FireWise Council of Southwest Colorado. Connie is also involved with the Maternal Child Health Council (chairperson) and San Juan College.
Clients Say About the Durango
Office
"We were very satisfied and would highly recommend your
service to others. Mike Jr. is very personable, polite,
and transmits a sense of confidence during his initial and
subsequent contacts with the customer. His estimate of the
time required to complete the work we wanted done was right
on! Chris and his crew were equally professional and friendly.
They were careful to spread the chips evenly over the ground
while keeping the driveway and paths clear of the fallout.
They cut the tree trunks flush with the ground and were
careful to leave the live oak and other healthy vegetation
intact. We were pleasantly surprised that our property looks
so much better thanks to the efforts of your great guys.
We also feel a lot safer. Our thanks to each and all of
you for your fine work."
George and Barbara H., Colorado
"I
am so impressed with the workmanship and professionalism
of both you and your crew. I can't wait to see the finished
product. Thank you for taking charge of what I considered
to be an insurmountable task. I will sing your praises whenever
requested to do so."
Jo Ann M., Colorado
