Everyday millions of people are living, building, and relocating to remote areas there by creating more potential for destruction by wildfires. A wildfire can spread quickly and cause devastation; destroying homes, property, environment and lives.

Western States Fire Protection can help you protect your loved ones and your investments. They use the same safe, powerful and effective fire retardant used by fire authorities.

Western States Fire Protection installs and services Firebreak wildfire protection systems.

Firebreak Spray Systems is a unique preemptive wildfire protection system designed for installation during new home construction or retrofitted to an existing structure. Firebreak protects the home and exterior grounds.

Firebreak systems can be activated manually or by phone - using a security code. It may also be automatically activated by a wildfire detection and communication system such as the FireALERT monitor.

Once the system is activated, the fire retardant covers the house and surrounding perimeter in minutes.

Western States Fire Protection is the exclusive distributor of Firebreak Spray Systems Depending on your use and need, we offer three distinct installations:

• Basic 120 Manual - The basic 120-gallon manual fire retardant tank is about the size of a large water heater and may be installed in the HVAC, garage or other storage areas.
• New Residential Construction & Retrofit - A unique pre-emptive wildfire protection system designed for installation during new home construction, or retrofitted to an existing structure.
• Canyon / Perimeter Fire Protection - The canyon protection system is designed to help protect homes and structures built on or near the ridge of canyons and draws.

Firebreak spray systems use liquid fire retardant similar to the material mixed with red dye that’s used by aerial bombers fighting wildfires each year. While foam only provides protection four to six hours, the Firebreak spray can last days or weeks, depending on the weather and clean-up is easier. It’s non-toxic and biodegradable because it’s fertilizer based. It’s the fire retardant of choice of the U.S. Forest Service. The retardant has a shelf life exceeding 20 years.

A 120 gallon tank that stores the retardant goes into the garage of the home, similar to a water heater, but smaller. It can be plumbed with a new home and be nearly invisible, or existing homes can be retrofitted. The retardant must be stored with a water source. The source is powered by a nitrogen cylinder because in a wildfire, electricity may be the first service to fail. The system is completely independent of water supply and has no tie to municipal water systems.

Wildfire Perimeter Protection Using Canyon Cannons

Because of topography, canyon fires have a funnel like affect on fire behavior and are responsible for multiple structure losses every year. Many homeowner associations are now requiring the homeowner to create defensible space up to 200 feet down from the ridge of the canyon.

Water cannons can be mounted in brick columns or under eaves and fascia. They can soak into the soil and vegetation up to 200 feet. Normally, 30 feet to 70 feet are recommended for defensible space around a home. This method can also be utilized to shoot retardant back toward a structure for coverage.

FireALERT Systems use GPS Capability

FireALERT systems are able to detect the difference between campfires and barbecues by the amount of carbon dioxide given off. They can detect wildfires whether it's night, day, cloudy or sunny.

The system also reports on its own health. A wildfire detector will tell you if it is stolen or hit by lightning.

FireALERT Wildfire Detection Monitor

Western States Fire Protection has built a national reputation as a full-service fire protection contractor that provides quality at a cost-effective price. They have a team of talented, ethical, and motivated individuals committed to providing customers with products and services that clearly meet or exceed their customers expectations.

For additional information visit their web site at: www.wsfp.com