Wildfire Defense Systems

Nat'l leader in private wildfire services combining professional wildfire consulting with federally-certified emergency response wildfire suppression services.

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

NOW HIRING Firefighters and Engine Bosses for the 2019 season!
Perks for working for a Private Wildfire organization: Higher pay, flexible scheduling, great benefits! Apply today! https://t.co/zPSs6ZpYxR #firefighters #wildfires #JobPosting

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

While local resources continue to work to contain the #CampFire, our engines have demobilized from the area as no insured properties are threatened by the fire. We will continue to closely monitor. #WDS #Wildfire

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

There are 461 USDA Forest Service employees helping with the #CampFire in northern California—5 crews, 2 helicopters, 2 dozers and 54 engines. The fire has spread to 150,000 acres and is at 65% containment.

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

Our CEO, David Torgerson, explains how our private wildfire firefighting is not a "pay to play" service, and our insurance clients offer our service at no cost to their members. #WDS #wildfires #firefighting

[WBUR @WBUR]

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West were among celebrities blasted for reportedly getting help from private firefighters in the California wildfires. But the service has actually been around for years, and is more accessible than it may seem: https://t.co/85j8sx8Hoe

[Carson M @Wildfire_CM]

Here’s how you can help victims of the California wildfires-
Our thoughts and prayers are with the families affected by the fires in California and our gratitude continues to be with the firefighters and first responders on scene.…https://t.co/3VaNgwZEL1 https://t.co/JjYqvvxvav

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

How to help victims of the California wildfires:
https://t.co/DnMArqx40R
#RedCross #CampFire #WildfireDefense #EmergencyServices

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

California wildfires: Nearly 1,300 unaccounted for in Camp Fire
https://t.co/AIwpgvzk8h

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #WoolseyFire has now reportedly reached 50,000 acres due to strong winds.

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #WoolseyFire has reportedly grown to 15,000 acres and the #HillFire to 10,000 acres. #WDS is responding with 40+ engines to protect insured homes.

[NASA Earth @NASAEarth]

Multiple fast-moving blazes are producing huge plumes of smoke and threatening several communities in #California. https://t.co/ttdSXn2Alk #CampFire #HillFire #WoolseyFire #Landsat #MODIS #NASA

[Pierre Markuse @Pierre_Markuse]

The Camp Fire🔥 with massive smoke plume visible. #ButteCounty #California #USA🇺🇸 8 November 2018 Nat col. + IR highlights #Landsat 8🛰️ Full-size: https://t.co/w4MTmkjPY3 Without IR highlights: https://t.co/Ejpo5ZOEnz #CampFire #ButteFire #wildfire

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #CampFire has reached 55,000+ acres, is reported at 5% containment, and has claimed at least 5 lives. Our teams are experiencing holds due to road closures, but are still attempting to access insured homes. #WDS #wildfire #ParadiseCa

[Nick Valencia @nickvalencianew]

These abandoned and burned out cars shows you what a panic it must have been for residents trying to escape the Camp Fire. Unreal scenes in Paradise, CA, this morning. #CampFire

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

Strong winds at up to 35 mph in areas, with gusts of up to 50 mph expected today in the Santa Rosa Valley. #WDS #WoolseyFire #HillFire #SantaRosaValley

[Michael Coons @Michael_Coons]

#WoolseyFire Winds are pushing the fire hard in Oak Park now

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #WoolseyFire has reportedly grown to 15,000 acres and the #HillFire to 10,000 acres. #WDS is responding with 40+ engines to protect insured homes.

[USDA Forest Service @forestservice]

The USDA Forest Service is providing assistance to the crews on #WoolseyFire and #HillFire. We currently have hotshot crews, helicopters, air tankers, dozers, and engines on scene.

[FOX 13 News Utah @fox13]

UPDATE: Here's the latest map of the perimeter of the #DollarRidgeFire courtesy @DuchesneSheriff. The fire has burned about 42,000 acres and is 4% contained as of Thursday morning. Details: https://t.co/mbMdi7Eqlu

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #WestValleyFire in Utah grew to 11,716 acres over the weekend, but thankfully containment grew to 20% as well. Great job to the many crews tending this fire! https://t.co/hzAESNOlcZ

[FOX 13 News Utah @fox13]

West Valley Fire in southern Utah burns 11,716 acres; blaze 20% contained https://t.co/5NWi6lxkAK

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

Map of the #SpringCreekFire #SpringFire https://t.co/1t8B3yAqHW

[Kevin Herndon @kevinrherndon]

#SpringFire This #Dragon needs to be #stopped. It #grew yesterday something #fierce Here is a 3D #map of it this morning I just made. #LaVeta #Cuchara #COWX #SpringCreekFire #NorthSpringFire #SouthSpringFire

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

#SpringFire Photo courtesy Eric Fleming, #WDS firefighter

The #SpringCreekFire has grown to over 100,000 acres as of today. #springfire2018 #springfire

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

The #HighChateauFire near Florissant, CO has grown to 1,500 acres and still 0% containment. Evacuation and pre-evacuation orders are still in order. WDS will continue to monitor. #WDS #ChateauFire #wildfire https://t.co/vHr1F9WKnc

[CBSColorado @CBSNewsColorado]

High Chateau Fire Continues To Grow In Teller County https://t.co/VIeyvH6Gbe

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

Since Friday, the #WestValleyFire near New Harmony, UT has grown over 1,000 acres to 10,510 acres and 5% containment, with the most prevalent activity on the northern flank and some hot spots on the west side. WDS is monitoring. #WDS #wildfire https://t.co/pTkbTMFCpP

[Utah Fire Info @UtahWildfire]

The #WestValleyFire is grown to 10,510 acres and is at 5% containment. Helicopters continue to drop water on hotspots, and fixed-wing air tankers are dropping retardant to support crews on the fireline. See full details on Inciweb: https://t.co/jGtH4eBe3T

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

Over the weekend, the #SpringCreekFire near Fort Garland, CO jumped to over 56,000 acres and is reported as 10% contained as of a few hours ago. WDS is actively monitoring. #WDS #SpringFire #wildfire https://t.co/Z1COikgaje

[FOX21 News @FOX21News]

The #SpringFire #springcreekfire has burned 56,868 acres--a slight increase from this morning's total--and is now 10 percent contained, according to fire officials.

Watch the 1 p.m. evacuee meeting here: https://t.co/V6g6Mc5XG3

[Wildfire Defense Systems @WDSfire]

#CountyFire in Guinda, CA has burned 44,500 acres and is still at 2% containment. WDS will continue to closely monitor. #GuindaFire #WDS #wildfire https://t.co/S86kcBOTRn

[Wildfire Today 🔥 @wildfiretoday]

#CountyFire northeast of San Francisco Bay Area roars through the hills above Lake Berryessa, burning over 1,000 acres/hour.
https://t.co/wnmsVr6Nen #CAFire