About FireRoofs
Bay Area's only dual-detection wildfire defense system. 32 communities. One focus. Custom-built for the terrain we know.
National wildfire defense companies are raising venture capital and expanding coast to coast. We took the opposite approach. We mapped 32 Bay Area communities in the wildland-urban interface and committed to knowing their fire corridors, wind patterns, and water infrastructure better than anyone. Every FireRoofs system is designed in-house and installed by a licensed California General Contractor. We don't spread thin. We know your terrain.
The system combines two independent detection layers with three-stage automated response. It activates on its own, switches water sources on its own, and runs whether you are home or not. No kits, no franchises, no subcontractors. With plans to expand across Northern California communities.
Founding Team
Co-Founder, Director of Wildfire Systems and Operations
Shawn Gardner brings over 20 years of experience in irrigation design, arboriculture, construction management, and municipal public works. Before co-founding FireRoofs, he served as Parks Manager for the City of Saratoga, overseeing fire-fuel reduction projects and large-scale infrastructure. He leads system design, operations, and automation strategy, ensuring every installation performs under real fire conditions.
Walt Mullins
Co-Founder, Director of Construction and Field Operations
Walt Mullins brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed California General Contractor and President of Mullins Construction Inc. His background in high-end custom homebuilding means every FireRoofs installation is built to code, engineered for the specific property, and tested before the team leaves the site. He oversees all construction integration and field operations.
Where the Work Happens
What Sets Us Apart
32 Communities. One Focus.
We chose 32 communities, not 32 states. While other companies expand to a dozen states, we went deeper into the Bay Area's fire corridors. 50+ years of local construction and irrigation expertise. Every system designed for the specific terrain.
Custom Engineering
No two properties are the same. Slope, roof pitch, vegetation, water pressure, and wind exposure all factor into every system design.
Licensed Construction
Every installation is overseen by a licensed California General Contractor. Permanent infrastructure, built to code, inspected and approved.
Common Questions
Where does FireRoofs install wildfire defense systems?
We chose 32 communities, not 32 states. FireRoofs serves the Bay Area and Santa Cruz Mountains exclusively, including Saratoga, Los Gatos, Woodside, Portola Valley, Los Altos Hills, Scotts Valley, Danville, Morgan Hill, and more. 50+ years of local construction and irrigation expertise. Every system designed for the specific terrain.
Who founded FireRoofs and what is their background?
Shawn Gardner co-founded FireRoofs after more than 20 years in irrigation design, arboriculture, and municipal public works. As former Parks Manager for the City of Saratoga, he brings deep knowledge of water delivery systems and vegetation management to wildfire defense.
What makes FireRoofs different from other fire protection companies?
FireRoofs combines dual wildfire detection with automated exterior sprinkler suppression in a single integrated system. Regional satellite wildfire monitoring plus on-property cameras with intelligent fire detection trigger the sprinklers before fire arrives. No manual activation required.