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

If there is a serious objection to private firefighting efforts, it is that focusing on saving particular homes might somehow ...

Private firefighters can be contracted by communities or individuals who want to ensure they have access to firefighting services in the event of an emergency.

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

If you want medical care in a timely manner in Las Vegas, you must find a concierge doctor who is taking patients and pay ...

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 ...

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

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

Not everything has been torched in the California wildfires. Some of those wealthy enough to do so invested in fire mitigation technology and hired private firefighters to preserve their property.

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 ...

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.