Welcome to Western Fire Resources. We are a wildland fire contractor for the U.S. Forest Service through the Virtual Incident Procurement (VIPR) program and provide a wide range of additional wildland fire services to agencies, landowners, and communities. Take a moment to explore our site, and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would like to discuss how we can support your needs.
Services Offered
Wildfire Suppression
Western Fire Resources delivers premier wildland firefighting resources built on Derrick P. Holdstock’s 25 years of federal, state, local, and private‑sector fire experience. When he founded the company in 2018, his goal was to create an employee‑centered organization that reflects the best qualities of the many respected outfits he has worked for and alongside. Watch the video to see our BFX Fire Apparatus Model 643U Type 6 engines in action.
Private Wildfire Preposition and On-Call Suppression
Engine and crew staging is available wherever high‑risk activities could ignite a wildfire, giving you immediate suppression capability to protect your assets and surrounding values. Consulting and fuels‑mitigation support are also available as proactive, preventive measures. During active wildfires, home and infrastructure protection is offered on a first‑come, first‑served basis.
Fuels Mitigation
Hazardous fuel reduction services are available to lower the potential for high‑intensity wildfire, helping communities, infrastructure, and natural resources better withstand future fire.
Post-Fire Recovery
Post‑fire recovery services are available to stabilize burned areas, reduce secondary hazards, and support the recovery of both ecological systems and critical infrastructure.
Prescribed Fire
Prescribed fire is planned and implemented under controlled conditions to meet land‑management objectives, reduce fuels, and support long‑term landscape resilience.
Wildfire Modelling
Advanced wildfire modeling services are available to support risk evaluation, treatment design, and informed decision‑making for agencies, landowners, and communities.
Fire Management and Community Wildfire Protection Planning
Comprehensive wildfire management planning services are available to identify values at risk, prioritize treatments, and establish coordinated strategies for prevention, preparedness, and response.
Expert Witness
Expert witness services are available to provide objective technical analysis, documentation, and professional support for litigation, claims, and official inquiries.
GIS Mapping
GIS mapping services are available to produce accurate, field‑ready maps that improve situational awareness, operational planning, and decision‑making. Hard‑copy and georeferenced PDF maps can be provided for use in free mobile apps, allowing users to view their exact location in real time without specialized software or subscriptions.
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Connect With Us
Western Fire Resources is currently seeking an Engine Captain for the 2027 wildfire season. See the Employment section for the vacancy announcement.