Mission Statement: Defending homes against wind-driven embers with professional tools, preparation, and knowledge — because evacuation is not the only option.

Ace Fire Defense, based in Woolsey Canyon, West Hills, California, specializes in wildfire home defense equipment and training for homeowners who choose to stay and actively defend their properties during wildfire events.

The company focuses on the critical fact that approximately 90% of structure losses in wildfires are caused by wind-driven embers, rather than direct flame contact. Their mission is to provide homeowners with professional-grade tools and practical knowledge to protect their homes against ember intrusion.

Founded by Sherwin “Ace” Ross, a longtime Southern California resident and Certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member, Ace Fire Defense was created to empower property owners with reliable wildfire defense solutions. Drawing from decades of experience in manufacturing and operations, the company emphasizes high-quality, firefighter-grade equipment designed specifically for civilian use.

The flagship product is the Fire Safe Home Pro Bundle™, which includes 300 feet of 1.75-inch high-pressure attack hose, a heavy-duty 3-inch gas-powered pool pump, hydrant valves, professional nozzles, a wrench, and a fire blanket. All hoses meet or exceed NFPA standards and are built for durability and high performance under extreme conditions.

Unlike common misconceptions, Ace Fire Defense does not recommend soaking trees or landscaping with water. Instead, the focus is on creating defensible space and having the proper tools ready to extinguish embers that land on or near structures.

Sherwin Ace Ross and his team are committed to community education. They regularly conduct training sessions and town hall meetings, including a session held on October 12, 2024, at Chatsworth Lake Church. The company offers same-day shipping nationwide and local delivery for customers in Southern California.

Ace Fire Defense equipment has been used successfully during recent California wildfires, with customers reporting effective defense of their properties using the company’s hoses and hydrant systems.
About the Author:

Sherwin “Ace” Ross is the founder of Ace Fire Defense and a passionate advocate for homeowner wildfire preparedness in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI).

With hands-on experience fighting the devastating Woolsey Fire in 2018, and later serving homeowners during the Pacific Palisades and Eaton Fires, Ace has seen firsthand how critical proper preparation and professional-grade equipment can be when seconds count.

A Certified Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member trained by the Los Angeles Fire Department, Ace is also a proud member of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the California State Firefighters’ Association (CSFA), and serves as an Ultimate Fire Team Member with Tony Robbins’ Fire Team.

With over 45 years as a manufacturer and product developer, Ace founded Ace Fire Defense to create reliable, battle-tested wildfire defense tools — such as premium attack fire hoses and the Fire Safe Home Bundle — that give families a real fighting chance against ember-driven wildfires.

When he’s not building better solutions for wildfire defense, Ace is dedicated to educating and empowering homeowners to protect what matters most.

For more information about their wildfire defense bundles and training resources, visit acefiredefense.com or call (213) 884-8448.