Our Mission is to Protect Homes and Ranches from Wildfire Risks!

 

How does the the service work?

The consumer pays a retainer for services that enables that customer access to a network of professional wildland firefighters.  These teams are equipped and experienced fighting wildfires and perform duties to protect the property from the foreseeable risk of wildfire to the structures and landscape.

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Who shows up to protect the property?

There are escalating risk levels that require significant resources in personal and equipment that can fluctuate.  Typically a firetruck on-scene has a three-person crew.  An initial response team of two can arrive first to begin structure and landscape preparation.  

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How much is the retainer for services a year?

The typical residence with wildfire risk exposure pays $1,500 a year retainer for services.

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So if I don't have a wildfire event and call for service that is the limit of my expense?

Yes.

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If there is an actual wildfire event requiring emergency service how much do you pay?

In the event of an actual wildfire the investment of mitigating the risk is based on what equipment and personal is required.

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Does someone need to be home for your wildfire protection service?

No, our experienced staff can serve the needs of our customers without direct interaction.

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What do they do to the home for protection?

Enforce the recommendations from the Firewise report on the specific property.  Take action to reduce embers from fires potential to ignite sources in or around the structures.  Embers are the primary ignition source for home fires.  Making sure certain points in the construction of the home are clear of debris, and treating the rooftops and gutters with water, chemical, or foam applications.  Sealing of vents and white-washing of windows to reflect the heat, and the removal of drapes (if indoor access is available), and anything that can be ignited by the heat thru the windows.  In some cases, establish waterlines and sprinklers with pumps fed by water tanks, swimming pools, or ponds.  Identify and eliminate personal property that increase risk to the structures if ignited.  Equipment and supplies can be staged at the location for use when required.

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What do they do to the yard and landscape?

Implement the Firewise recommendations that had been previously made for that specific home or ranch.  The spraying of a fire-retardant clear chemical as a perimeter line of defense is often executed.  Spraying utility poles, sheds, and wood fencing is also a benefit to protect the property. Often a fire-line is created as a point of defense from flames. Closer to the structure the clearing of all furniture and shades from yards and then defining risk factors in trees and vegetation on the property.  They must evaluate and take-action to eliminate those risks in relationship to the wildfire risk itself.  Meaning, they are not dropping nearby trees unless there is a high-risk of danger.  Equipment and supplies can be staged at the location for use when required.

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Do they stay and fight the fire if it gets to the property line?

Yes, the men and women on the ground protecting the property can stay on-scene under reasonable risk on full-deployment until the designated fire-marshal of the event directly communicates the need to evacuate the area.  Or, if the risk to personal becomes too high to operate.

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What are the priorities of the firefighters?

The priorities of wildfire fighters can vary depending on the specific situation, but generally include the following:

1. Protecting property: A priority for firefighters is to protect structures and other property in the path of the wildfire. This can involve using fire retardants, creating defensible spaces around structures, and other measures to prevent the fire from damaging or destroying buildings and other property.Firefighter safety:

2. Containment: The primary objective of firefighters in a wildfire situation is to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading further on that specific property. This can involve constructing fire lines and fire breaks, using water and other resources to extinguish the fire, and managing fuels to reduce the intensity of the fire.

3. The safety of firefighters is the top priority in any wildfire situation. Wildfires can be dangerous and unpredictable, and firefighters must take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from the fire and other hazards.

4. Protecting human life: The safety of people who may be in the path of a wildfire is another top priority for firefighters. This may involve evacuating people from affected areas, or taking other measures to ensure their safety.

In summary, the priorities of wildfire fighters include protecting the safety of firefighters and people in the path of the fire, containing the fire and preventing it from spreading, protecting structures and other property, and preserving natural resources.

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