The Bay Area's Dedicated Wildfire Defense Company
FireRoofs designs and coordinates automated exterior wildfire defense systems for residential and commercial properties across 41 Bay Area communities, with all installation performed by vetted, licensed and insured partner contractors. We combine decades of construction expertise with advanced detection technology to protect homes before, during, and after wildfire events.
Company at a Glance
41
Communities Served
50+
Years Combined Experience
9
Bay Area Counties
100%
Combined Defense Survival Rate
Protecting What Matters Most
California's wildfire landscape has changed. Insurance carriers are pulling out of high-risk zip codes. Rebuilding costs now exceed coverage limits. Homeowners need more than defensible space and hardened materials. They need an active defense system that can operate on its own when it matters most. That's what we build.
Core Capabilities
Integrated Wildfire Defense
Our proprietary system combines satellite monitoring, on-property cameras, and automated sprinkler defense into a single platform. Detection, escalation, and response happen without manual intervention.
Full-Service Installation
Every project is designed and coordinated to meet code. From design and permitting to copper piping and automation, we coordinate the entire build process end to end.
Site-Specific Engineering
No two properties receive the same system. Our team evaluates slope, roof pitch, vegetation density, water pressure, and wind exposure to design coverage that matches the specific risk profile.
Executive Team
Our leadership team brings over five decades of combined experience in construction, irrigation engineering, municipal infrastructure, and wildfire mitigation.
Managing Partner, Systems & Operations
Shawn Gardner brings over 20 years of experience in irrigation design, arboriculture, construction management, and municipal public works. Prior to FireRoofs, he served as Parks Manager for the City of Saratoga, where he directed fire-fuel reduction programs and large-scale infrastructure projects. He leads system design, operational standards, and automation strategy across all deployments.
Walt Mullins
Managing Partner, Build & Installation
Walt Mullins brings over 30 years of experience as a licensed California General Contractor and President of Mullins Construction Inc. His extensive background in high-end custom homebuilding informs how every FireRoofs project is designed and coordinated to meet code for each property. He oversees construction integration and field coordination company-wide.
Our Work
Every system is designed for the property and verified on-site before handoff.
Serving the Greater Bay Area
FireRoofs operates across 41 communities throughout the Bay Area, Santa Clara Valley, and Santa Cruz Mountains. Our service territory covers the region's highest-risk wildland-urban interface zones, from the Peninsula ridgeline to the Santa Cruz Mountains.
View All Service AreasCommon Questions
Where does FireRoofs operate?
FireRoofs serves 41 communities across the Bay Area, including Saratoga, Los Gatos, Woodside, Portola Valley, Los Altos Hills, Scotts Valley, Danville, Morgan Hill, and many more. Our team has deep knowledge of the local terrain, fire corridors, wind patterns, and water infrastructure throughout the region.
What experience does the FireRoofs team have?
Our leadership team brings over 50 years of combined experience in construction management, irrigation, arboriculture, and municipal public works. Every project is designed and coordinated to meet code, drawing on decades of experience in high-end residential and commercial work.
What makes FireRoofs different from other fire protection companies?
FireRoofs integrates dual wildfire detection with automated exterior sprinkler defense in a single managed platform. Regional satellite monitoring and on-property cameras with intelligent fire detection trigger the system before fire arrives. Every system is designed for the property, meets code, and is verified on-site before handoff.