Armstrong Fire Safety
The premier choice in wildfire risk management
Our specialties include precision fuel reduction, residential and commercial defensible space, wildland fire suppression, and structure protection. Serving the cities of Grass Valley, Nevada City, Colfax, Auburn, and their surrounding communities, we are proud to deliver impressive service at an incredible value.
About
With the unique mix of homes, businesses, and undeveloped natural space found here in northern California, a large responsibility rests on the shoulders of property owners to maintain their lands and prevent wildfire. AFS aims to ease the burden of this responsibility by providing cost efficient, highly effective methods for maintaining the natural landscapes, while also protecting homes and businesses.
AFS was created to fill the need for a small, dynamic, and responsive solution to wildland fire in the rural communities of the foothills. Our team acts as a hub that connects between the needs of private property owners, local and state fire agencies, air quality control agencies, and the region's natural resources.
Advantages
With a specially trained crew, purpose-built tools and equipment, and a deep understanding of the natural systems at work in the Sierra foothills, AFS assists home and property owners maintain their natural outdoor spaces in ways that promote environmental health and reduce the risk of destructive wildfires.
Equipment
Powerful equipment we can depend on
AFS maintains an arsenal of firefighting and forestry equipment that allows our team to perform flawlessly in all conditions. Much of our equipment has been custom built for us directly, to our exact specifications. This means that our human personnel and mechanical equipment work together seamlessly.
Tools
highest quality tools available
The tools we use are as rugged as our crew members and the jobs we tackle. By relying on industry leading brands including Stihl®, JR Fire Tool®, and Mystery Ranch®, we minimize down time, increase output, and eliminate the possibility of tool failures at critical times.
Training
Education and skills to succeed
The world of wildland fire is one of numerous, and challenging variables. In order to succeed and flourish despite these challenges, the AFS team uses frequent and ongoing training to maintain peak performance. Our crew members study and practice not only their own specialized roles, but also the roles of their teammates. These overlapping skill sets mean that our team is both dynamic and resilient, even in uncertain and changing conditions.
Safety
Protecting our team
Crew safety is our first priority. From top of the line personal protective equipment, to daily safety discussions, we make every possible effort to maintain crew safety and health. Our team takes great pride in demonstrating consistent use of Personal Protective Equipment including fire-rated hard hats, impact resistant eye wear, and hearing protection. By limiting our liability, we are able to limit our client’s liability, and ultimately bring safety to complex and hazardous environments.
Response Area
Armstrong Fire Safety’s primary resources are based in central Nevada County, just south of Grass Valley, CA.
We can easily mobilize our resources and rapidly respond to incidents along the Interstate 80 and Highway 49 corridors, including the communities of: