Protecting private homes during a wildfire for thousands of dollars a day is a tiny sliver of what private firefighters do ...

"I had people calling me, ‘If I write you a check right now for a million dollars, will you come to my house?'" says Andrew ...

Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but Cal Fire says they can sometimes pose a safety ...

One of the key differences between public and private fire prevention organizations, both of which offer emergency response services in their local communities, is how they are funded.

Not everything has been torched in the California wildfires. Some of those wealthy enough to do so invested in fire ...

Private firefighters hired by the government, insurance companies or individuals are among the thousands of responders ...

Homeowners are buying and installing private fire hydrant systems to help protect their homes during wildfires.

Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.

Private firefighters are working alongside municipal departments to battle the wildfires. Here's how much they cost.

While social media amplifies (and attacks) wealthy homeowners offering to "pay any amount" for mitigation — and such outfits do certainly exist — most private firefighters work for utilities, insurers ...

Insurers are deploying private firefighters amid the Los Angeles wildfires. Are they an added bonus for all — or only for ...

Some of those wealthy enough to do so invested in fire mitigation technology and hired private firefighters to preserve their property. Keith Wasserman, managing partner at Gelt Venture Partners ...