About FireGuard Systems

The last several years have seen unprecedented devastation across B.C., Alberta, and beyond, as wildfires continue to wreak havoc on communities and properties. Recent events in Los Angeles have only underscored the stark reality: many of us were simply unprepared. At FireGuard Systems, we recognize the growing threat and are committed to helping homeowners protect what matters most.

Based in the Southern Okanagan Valley, we are a team of professional builders, firefighters (both urban and forestry), engineers, and technologists. With a broad range of expertise, we work together to reduce the risk of property damage from wildfires. Our goal is simple: help you prepare, protect, and ensure your efforts aren’t in vain.

Many homeowners aren’t aware that around 90% of wildfires that spread to homes do so through ember transmission. These sparks can travel long distances and find their way into the smallest cracks and crevices in your home’s exterior—often igniting your property before you even realize the danger.

At Fire Guard Systems, we offer comprehensive services designed to safeguard your property from wildfires:

• Wildfire Risk Assessment: We’ll evaluate your property’s susceptibility to ember ingress and wildfire damage, identifying potential vulnerabilities that could put your home at risk.
• Mitigation Strategy: We help you take proactive steps to mitigate those risks, protecting your family’s most valuable asset.
• Exposure Point Identification: We pinpoint all exposure points within your home and property—focusing on areas that need attention to keep your property safe.

We offer in-house CAD drawings of your property, incorporating storage, shrubbery locations, and potential vulnerabilities. This documentation can be shared with your insurer as evidence of the steps you've taken to reduce wildfire risk. Our recommendations come directly from our firefighting consultants, ensuring that the advice you receive is based on the highest level of expertise.

As a second tier of service, we can also help source and install a custom-engineered wildfire defense system from our trusted partner providers. If you live near large bodies of water, have a pool, or have the ability to add a water storage tank, we can design and install an effective fire protection sprinkler system for your property. These systems are tailored to maximize coverage and give you the peace of mind that your home is protected.

At Fire Guard Systems, we don’t just assess and advise—we work directly with you and your insurer to ensure you are fully protected. We’ll help identify and address shrubbery, exterior openings, and any other potential risks that could allow embers to ignite your home.

While nothing can guarantee 100% protection in the face of a wildfire, our mission is to give you the best possible chance of returning to a home in one piece. We’re here to help you stay prepared, informed, and confident in the safety of your property.