 Chubb Wildfire Defense Service
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Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc. (WDS) provides operations and management services for the Chubb Wildfire Defense Service. As of June 5, 2008, the Chubb Service operational area includes Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada, Utah, California, New Mexico and Arizona (total of 13 Western States). Read press release >>
Description: Chubb Wildfire Defense Service
The key elements of the Service include the following:
- Policyholder Wildfire Education: To promote the guidelines established by the Federal Firewise Program and similar State programs.
- Coordination with Incident Command: The site Incident Command established by Municipal Fire Departments, State or Federal Wildfire Agencies. Radio communication capabilities include radio cloning to meet IC communications needs.
- Pre-Suppression Services: This is not a first responder service; rather, work will be performed in support of local, state and federal responders. Pre-Suppression defensive measures may include emergency fuel mitigation, zone sprinkler system setup, fuel break preparation and fire blocking gel application.
Engine Specifications:
WDS provides Type VI, Type IV and Type III wildland engines from our existing fleet as well as a network of established and qualified engine companies operating under WDS supervision. All wildland engines are outfitted and inspected per Federal Best Value standards (per USFS Region 1 Water Handling AG-043-S-07-9002). In addition to these federal standards, the engines operating in the Chubb Wildfire Defense Service will all have fire blocking gel capabilities.
Wildfire Personnel:
All wildfire personnel are 310-1 Qualified for Position and have current Red Card and Pack Test.
 Chubb refers to the insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies. Chubb Personal Insurance (CPI) is the personal lines property and casualty strategic business unit of Chubb & Son, a division of Federal Insurance Company, as manager and/or agent for the insurers of the Chubb Group of Insurance Companies.
Box 1615, Warren, NJ 07061-1615
Chubb and its representatives, including WDS, will use their best efforts to provide these services. There may be instances when Chubb will not be able to provide these services. There is no guarantee that these services will prevent damage. www.chubb.com
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