Frontline Wildfire Defense
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Wildfire mitigation technology |
| Founded | 2017[1] |
| Founder | Harry Statter[1] |
| Headquarters | Jackson Hole, Wyoming, United States[2], |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Harry Statter (CEO)[3] |
| Products | Frontline Defense System 2[4] |
| Services | Automated exterior wildfire defense systems; wildfire monitoring and alerts |
| Website | www |
Frontline Wildfire Defense is an American technology company that develops automated sprinkler and firefighting foam systems to protect properties in wildland–urban interface zones.[5] The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.[6]
History
Frontline Wildfire Defense was founded by landscape ecologist Harry Statter in 2017.[1] The company was established to help property owners prepare for and respond to wildfire threats.[2]
In 2025, the company announced a $48 million Series A funding round that included investments by Norwest Venture Partners and the Wyoming Business Council.[2][6][5] Also in 2025, Frontline Wildfire Defense was named to TIME magazine's annual list of best inventions.[4]
Products and technology
Frontline Wildfire Defense develops water and class A foam sprinkler systems that provide automated exterior wildfire protection for structures. Its technology typically integrates rooftop and perimeter sprinkler hardware with software that monitors wildfire activity using publicly available fire data, weather information, and satellite imagery.[7][8] The services are primarily utilized by homeowners, property managers, and communities located in wildfire-prone areas.[9][10]
References
- ^ a b c "New Member Spotlight: Frontline Wildfire Defense". tahoechamber.org. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ a b c Berg, Nate (November 28, 2023). "This Wyoming startup developed a rooftop sprinkler to protect your home from wildfires". Fast Company. Archived from the original on April 6, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Exclusive: Wildfire tech startup raises $48M". Axios (Climate Deals). October 28, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ a b "Frontline Defense System 2: The Best Inventions of 2025". Time. October 9, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ a b "Frontline Wildfire Defense Secures $48 Million to Enhance Safety - Investors Hangout". investorshangout.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ a b "Wyoming Business Council Announces Wyoming Venture Capital Fund Investment in Frontline Wildfire Defense - Wyoming Business Council". October 12, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ infotech (October 29, 2025). "Venture Capital Funding: Spacial, Mem0, Frontline Wildfire Defense". InfotechLead. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Participant, FAC Network (December 7, 2023). "Five Useful Apps for Wildfire Readiness". Fire Adapted Communities Learning Network. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
- ^ Neuhauser, Megan Hernbroth,Alan (May 1, 2023). "Wildfire defense startup raises $6.5M seed round". Axios. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Dozens of homes with frontline wildfire defense saved during Palisades Fire". spectrumnews1.com. Retrieved January 12, 2026.