Please join us in congratulating Michelle Smith on her promotion to Associate Director, Underwriting at WDIS. Michelle joined WDIS in July 2023 as a Senior Underwriter and quickly made an impact through her underwriting expertise, strong relationships with our retail agents, and collaborative mindset. In August 2024, she stepped into the role of Team Lead, where she has continued to demonstrate exceptional leadership while contributing to projects that streamlined underwriting processes and procedures. In her new role as Associate Director, Underwriting, Michelle will focus on strengthening our underwriting bench, supporting team development, and building on the strong results achieved by the team. We are excited to see Michelle continue to grow with WDIS and make a lasting impact in this next chapter. Congratulations, Michelle!
Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
Public Safety
Bozeman, MT 3,160 followers
Innovative Solutions In Wildfire Risk Management
About us
Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) is a national leader in insurer wildfire services, combining professional wildfire consulting with federally-certified emergency response wildfire suppression services. Founded in 2001 for U.S. Forest Service initial attack, suppression and mop-up services, the company added professional services support in 2005, and in 2008 initiated its insurer services programs for comprehensive wildfire loss prevention. WDS covers a 22-state service region along with British Columbia and Alberta, Canada. WDS is equipped with highly experienced personnel, a fleet of wildland engines, and an inventory of wildfire suppression and structure protection equipment and materials. Our mix of professional management and field operation expertise allows us to perform projects and assignments from design to implementation of comprehensive insurer wildfire programs including property risk analysis and reporting to wildfire suppression and structure protection. The WDS client list includes state and federal agencies, regional corporations, and Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies.
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http://wildfire-defense.com
External link for Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Bozeman, MT
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2001
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580 Zoot Enterprises Ln
Bozeman, MT 59718, US
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101 South Broadway
Red Lodge, Montana 59068, US
Employees at Wildfire Defense Systems, Inc.
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WDS is honored to recognize the newest graduates of Ember Track, our eight‑week leadership course focused on building core leadership competencies. Their commitment to growth reflects the values we hold at the center of our organization. As these leaders step forward, we challenge them to continue embodying Integrity, Trust, and Persistence in their journeys ahead.
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Our Talent Team is excited to kick off recruitment for the 2026 Fire Season. Current 2025-2026 pay rates are reflected in job postings for applicants interested in exploring opportunities with WDS. Explore more and apply today at https://lnkd.in/gs6sAq_3.
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