Private Firefighters
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Wildfire Structure Protection – California
Private Firefighting Services When You Need Them Most
When wildfire season strikes, having private firefighters available can be the difference between losing everything and protecting what matters most. Safety Services Management helps homeowners and property owners connect with the right private firefighting companies and private wildland firefighting companies, guiding them through assessments, planning, and rapid response options.
Safety Services Management (SSM) – Facilitating Access to Private Firefighters for Wildfire Protection and Suppression
SSM is proud to partner with private fire departments in California to offer unique wildfire protection and suppression services. By working with industry-leading teams, we connect utility companies, insurance companies, private property owners, and construction projects in the wildland-urban interface with trusted experts to safeguard their assets and operations.
Services Facilitated by SSM
Wildfire Protection and Suppression
Through our partnerships, our team of trained professionals in wildland fire protection and suppression focuses solely on protecting your property. Unlike municipal fire departments, which prioritize the general public and may be pulled away from your property during an emergency, leaving it vulnerable, our private fire crews are dedicated to you, the client. They work to harden your property, create defensible space, and assist in suppression efforts during brush fires, providing the best chance for your property to survive.
Emergency Call-Outs (Premium Rate)
When fire is at your doorstep, time is critical. SSM facilitates emergency call-out private firefighting services at a premium rate. Crews are dispatched rapidly, staging on or near your property to provide defense and monitoring until the fire front passes.
Engines and Crews on Retainer
For property owners seeking year-round readiness, SSM helps secure private fire companies on a retainer basis. Crews and engines stand by, actively monitoring fire activity near your property. In many cases, they are already responding to your neighborhood before you even make a call.
Standby Fire Crews for Construction Projects
Construction projects in wildland areas face unique fire risks. SSM works with private fire departments to provide standby fire crews with medical-trained personnel who mitigate fire risks, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety for workers and assets.
Wildfire Prevention Assessments
A wildfire prevention specialist, facilitated through our partnerships, will visit your property to conduct a thorough wildfire structure assessment and provide customized recommendations. This proactive service is the first step to protecting your home and making it defendable during wildfire season. Assessments include:
Review of fuels, vegetation, topography, and local fire history
Structure vulnerability analysis (roof, vents, decks, siding, access/egress)
Defensible space and hazard reduction recommendations
Step-by-step hardening recommendations with a written report
Our Team of Wildfire Safety Professionals
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Andrew Wordin
Wildfire Structure Assessment & Report Specialist
Andrew J. Wordin is a retired Los Angeles City Fire Department Battalion Chief and paramedic with 35+ years of wildfire and WUI experience. He served as Division Supervisor/Structure Defense Specialist on California Interagency IMT 2 & 12, led Evacuation Branch operations on the La Tuna, Creek, Saddleridge, Getty, and French fires, directed brush and evacuation training, and updated LAFD’s Evacuation Planning Kit. A DHS Science & Technology advisor, he contributed to innovations including POINTER, Cell All, and patient-tracking. Andrew now delivers concise Brush Fire Structure Assessments and reports that identify vulnerabilities, strengthen defensible space, and improve preparedness.
Private Firefighting & Wildfire Defense for High-Value Assets
High-Value Asset Protection for Utilities
We specialize in coordinating services to protect critical infrastructure and high-value assets. By working with utility companies and private fire departments, we help prevent wildfire damage and maintain operational continuity during wildfire incidents.
Private Firefighters: Protecting Lives, Property & the Environment
The use of private firefighters during an active wildfire provides critical resources when municipal departments are overwhelmed. These crews, trained to the same standards as municipal firefighters, focus on:
Hardening homes against fires
Applying fire-blocking gels
Clearing hazardous brush and fuels
Patrolling for smoldering hotspots after the fire front passes
By focusing on prevention, preparation, and rapid defense, private wildland firefighting companies play a crucial role in reducing property damage, protecting lives, and bolstering resources during wildfire emergencies.
Why Property Owners Are Turning to Private Firefighting Companies
After the recent Los Angeles wildfires, many insurance providers dropped homeowners from coverage. The California FAIR Plan is now the last-resort option, capping coverage at $3 million per location — often far below the replacement value of luxury or high-value homes.
This gap leaves property owners searching for alternatives. Partnering with private firefighting companies near me is becoming essential for clients who cannot rely solely on insurance. SSM helps by:
Conducting wildfire assessments and written reports
Providing recommendations to harden homes against wildfire
Connecting clients with vetted private fire companies for rapid response
Coordinating retainer agreements and emergency call-outs
Why Choose SSM?
Private Firefighters: Our partnerships give you access to experienced professionals who specialize in wildfire management and suppression.
Flexible Service Options: Engage these services on a monthly basis or as needed. Non-members pay standard rates, while members enjoy discounted pricing.
Comprehensive Expertise: From wildfire suppression to prevention assessments, we facilitate end-to-end fire protection solutions.
Proven Partnerships: Our collaboration with private fire departments ensures enhanced capabilities and resources.
Adaptable Solutions: We serve utility companies, insurance providers, private property owners, and construction projects.
Membership Benefits
Members receive exclusive benefits including:
Discounted rates on all services
Priority access to private firefighting services
A wildfire specialist assessment of your property
Crews staged in your area during Red Flag wind events
Onsite protection during wildfire threats
Post-fire patrol and smoldering hazard control
Client updates on property status during incidents
These benefits provide proactive protection and peace of mind without scrambling for services at the last minute or paying surge pricing.
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Partner with SSM Today
At SSM, we’re committed to connecting you with trusted private fire departments to safeguard lives, properties, and projects from the threat of wildfires. Whether you need immediate protection, prevention planning, or ongoing support, we’re here to help.
Contact us now to learn more and secure your wildfire protection.