FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Intensive Homeowner Wildfire Defense Training:

By Sherwin Ross

February 24, 2026 3 min read

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ace Fire Defense Launches Intensive Homeowner Wildfire Defense Training: Empowering Families with Professional-Grade Tools and Lifesaving Knowledge

Los Angeles, CA – February 24, 2026 – Ace Fire Defense, the pioneering wildfire preparedness company co-founded by Sherwin “Ace” Ross, today announced the expansion of its obsessive commitment to homeowner education through a comprehensive training initiative designed to equip residents in wildfire-prone areas with the skills, mindset, and professional equipment needed to defend their homes against devastating wildfires.

Wildfires continue to threaten communities across the United States, with embers often traveling miles ahead of the flames to ignite homes in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). Ace Fire Defense challenges the outdated notion that homeowners must stand by helplessly—positioning informed, prepared residents as the true first line of defense.

“At Ace Fire Defense, we’re obsessed with preparation because we’ve seen what happens when people lack the right tools and knowledge,” said Sherwin “Ace” Ross, co-founder and CERT-certified wildfire defense advocate. “Our mission is simple: give every homeowner the certainty to protect what matters most. With minimal but targeted training, families can suppress embers, defend perimeters, and buy critical time until professional responders arrive—if they can arrive at all.”

The company’s homeowner-focused training programs include:

• A growing Fire Hose Training Video Library featuring step-by-step guides on equipment setup, safe hydrant access, nozzle techniques, and ember suppression tactics.

• Actionable articles, survivor stories, and mindset resources emphasizing situational awareness, defensible space best practices, and community coordination.

• Personalized consultations, on-site demonstrations, and community briefings led by Ross and his team, drawing from real-world fire service standards and CERT principles.

• Encouragement for residents to join local CERT programs for broader emergency readiness.

Central to this training is access to Ace Fire Defense’s lineup of professional-grade wildfire defense equipment, trusted by California fire services and built to rigorous standards (including NFPA 1962 compliance and FM approvals):

• Heavy-duty nitrile-lined firehoses (e.g., BMF-XL series with 900 PSI burst pressure and seamless aluminum couplings).

• Brass gated WYE hydrant valves for efficient water flow.

• Adjustable jet-fog nozzles and heavy-duty professional nozzles.

• Galvanized steel fire hydrant wrenches for quick, reliable access.

• Bundles like the Fire Safe Home Pro Bundle® (offering 300+ feet of hose, pumps, valves, nozzles, and more) and starter kits tailored for rapid deployment.

These tools—designed, tested, and selected with the same scrutiny used to protect firefighters—are available exclusively at acefiredefense.com, with fast shipping and expert support seven days a week.

“Ace Fire Defense isn’t just selling hoses; we’re building certainty and community resilience,” Ross added. “Preparation isn’t fear—it’s freedom. When neighbors stand together with the right knowledge and gear, we all become stronger.”

For more information, training resources, or to explore professional wildfire defense solutions, visit acefiredefense.com or contact Sherwin Ross directly at (213) 884-8448 or info@acefiredefense.com.

About Ace Fire Defense

Ace Fire Defense is a California-based wildfire preparedness leader dedicated to empowering homeowners in high-risk zones with firefighter-quality tools, expert training, and a mindset of proactive defense. Co-founded by Sherwin “Ace” Ross following the 2018 Woolsey Fire, the company bridges the gap between professional fire services and everyday residents, promoting ember-focused strategies, neighbor support, and peace of mind. As a member of the California State Firefighters’ Association, Ace Fire Defense is committed to transparency, reliability, and serving communities before disaster strikes.

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Appears to be well manufactured hose

I have not pressurized, but this hose appears to be very good quality. Time will tell.

Cheap Insurance

Like so many in California, we live on the wildland interface, which is constantly under threat of fire. We’re lucky to have fire hydrants in our neighborhood and we’ve considered getting some hose, nozzles and tools for that “just in case” situation where things are so bad the fire department is delayed arriving (it’s happened before within a couple of miles from here). The goal is to just keep any fire at bay long enough for the fire department to get here and save the house and outbuildings that otherwise may have caught fire.

I’m no firefighter, but I can read, operate a fire hydrant, and hook up hose and nozzle to get water on areas where embers might start a blaze. If I never have to use this equipment, I’ll consider myself lucky. But, if I need it, I have it. It could easily be the difference between a standing house or one of many burned out lots in the subdivision.

The quality of Ace’s products are more than sufficient for this use case, without paying 1.5x to 3x the price for gear sold to fire fighters for more frequent use. We tested the equipment on our local hydrant that the water company reports is at 130 psi with no issue.

Customer service is great, with Sherwin reaching out to see if we need any assistance and are happy with the purchase.

Good product and outstanding service

We are very pleased with Ace's products, It is every bit as good as advertised. We are even more impressed that Ace would come out personally and show us exactly how to use the product by setting up a live demonstration. I will sleep a lot better knowing that I have a good fire defense system in place, should ever the need to use it occur.

Great Product, Great Vendor

We recently purchased fire fighting equipment for our entire neighborhood. Looking forward to the added longevity at these thick walled hoses, and not very much more than the thinner walls. Our experience with Ace has been extremely smooth. The owner was very, very helpful to us.

So glad we found Ace

Our neighborhood pulled funds together to buy for fighting equipment. Ace has quality i trust and good prices. Customer service was excellent. Highly recommended! The owner really cares because he lives in a high fire zone threat area too.

The real deal!

What a pleasant experience getting the equipment I needed replaced after the Palisades fire. Ace has the best quality gear, knowledge and experience to set you up!

Excellent quality fire hoses!

I bought two of these houses for home defense with a water pump and they are extremely well-made. Amazing quality. Buy them! Don’t hesitate! Thank you, Sherwin!

Excellent nozzles!

I bought two of these nozzles and they worked perfectly. Great quality! Do not hesitate to buy. Thank you so much!

Quick delivery, works well.

Very good quality device, valves tight and smooth. Delivery was quick as well. Hopefully we never need to use it, but I'm confident it will do the job if we do need to!

Good for residential use.

I’m a retired firefighter with 34 years of experience. My home is susceptible to wild land fires. Fortunately, I have a fire hydrant 200 feet from my house. I bought several sections of hose and nozzles to protect the house in the event of a fire. The quality of the products is on the light duty side, but is perfectly acceptable for occasionally use. The Los Angeles fires were a wake up call. I looked at my own home with a more critical eye and realized how much combustible material I had on or near my house. Now that the exterior of my house has been tidied up along with the addition of fire hose and nozzles, as well as goggles and gloves, and a nomex hood. I feel much more prepared if something should blow through. Be careful and pick your battles. I could have scrounged older hoes from my former fire department, but I did not feel it was worth the risk, older hoes can fail without notice. My neighborhood is situated in such a way if everything goes to shit and I have to run for my life I have many safe areas of refuge.

perfect fit

The Ace fire hydrant gated wye valve fit perfectly. Easy to operate. Delivery quickly !

A+ there is no price that can be attached to peace of mind for my family.

This is a A+ review for Sherwin Ross and his small business ACE Fire Preparedness Defense.

On January 14th 2025 at the height of the unprecedented, catastrophic fires in Los Angeles. My wife and I felt that it would be prudent to equip our newly rebuilt pool with a fire defense system.

Going into this I knew zero about firefighting equipment.

I contacted Sherwin Ross at ACE Fire Preparedness Defense. The gentleman gladly shared unprecedented advice, and the following equipment in kit form at a reasonable price.

2) 75 ft x 1.5 in fire hose.
2) fire hose nozzles.
1) gated wye valve.
1) fire hydrant wrench.

I attached the above equipment to the fire hydrant down the street and it worked flawlessly with good pressure.

Sherwin Ross provides a great service to our community in the Los Angeles area, sharing his knowledge, and providing me exactly what I needed in stock, no waiting, same day.

Sherwin Ross, thank you my friend, there is no price that can be attached to peace of mind for my family.

BTW, I also purchased a 3" gasoline powered pump from Harbor Freight with 3" suction tube. It pumps a considerable volume of water from my pool. It doesn't have the pressure of a fire hydrant but it shoots about 25 ft. This required a 3" NPT x 2.5" NST adapter to interface with the firefighting equipment.

Next I will be acquiring firefighting turnout gear, personal protective equipment.

Thank you Sherwin Ross for helping me protect my family.

Mike Stockton, Granada Hills.

awesome customer service

Sherwin is passionate about his work and helping others. Order was filled quickly and was exactly what i needed to defend against these unpresedented fire storms. A quality product that should last a long time.

Small Town Customer Care

I was so pleasantly surprised that I got in touch with Sherwin directly. LA was on fire and I desperately needed a splitter asap. He said no problem I’ll drop one off after him volunteering at the Eaton fire. I will forever be grateful and will encourage anybody in need of what he offers! Thank you Sherwin!!

Well made equipment, peace of mind !

I’m prepared with the package that includes two hoses, two nozzles , the “Y” valve and hydrant wrench.
Sherwood Ross provided a great demonstration here in Lake Manor!

Fantastic Product

This is an EXCELLENT piece; it surpasses new in appearance, and the price for a product of this caliber is unbelievable low. Ace Fire Defense is a must buy again seller; Super Thanks for all of your efforts! PS: hope that FedEx finds the lost/left first shipment.
Chrome Fire Hydrant Wrench BMF 20" Handle extra heavy 4.2 lbs.

Fire Hose

Great product. Bought 2 to fight fires around our house. We live remotely so we need these.

Quality construction

This is a great product that we hope to never have to use..piece of mind is everything. Sherwin (owner) was super helpful and shipping was very fast.

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