"Since 1993, almost half of California’s new homes have been built in fire hazard areas"*
Born out of Design Visionaries, Blaze Guardian is dedicated to tackling the very real wildfire risk to homes in the Western United States.
For more than 30 years, our engineering team has solved first-of-their-kind problems for some of the world’s most innovative companies, including challenges their own teams could not solve.
We bring this excellence to solve for your property: to autonomously detect, decide, and defend against wildfire risk.**
Who We Are
Blaze Guardian exists for one reason: to defend your home when wildfire strikes.
Innovation
Proactive fire protection powered by California-based inventors familiar with the evolving risk of wildfire events.
Commitment
More than a technology company. We're your partner in protecting what insurance can't replace: family heirlooms, treasured photos, and the home you've built.
Leadership
Passionate team with leadership experience from Fortune Global to early-stage startup companies.
The Blaze Guardian Team
Stephen Samuel
Co-Founder & Inventor /
Technology
Victor Hailey
Co-Founder /
Business Development
Danton Brown
Co-Founder /
Engineering
Kathleen McDowell
Co-Founder /
Operations
Michael Nathan
Chief Business Officer
Proven Success
Our smart device offers unparalleled fire protection, combining automation with manual control for versatile and powerful solutions.
The Blaze Guardian system has demonstrated proven protection** in installations located in high fire risk areas, including those located in the woodland-urban interface.
*Davis, M. (2018) The Case for Letting Malibu Burn
**Past Results Are Not a Predictor of Future Performance. Wildfire behavior is unpredictable. Blaze Guardian is not a substitute for evacuation or homeowner insurance.