Regional Fire Defense Manager
Company: All Risk Shield (ARS)
Location: Greater Boise Area, Idaho
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: Regional Field Operations & Leadership
Company Description
All Risk Shield (ARS) is a veteran- and firefighter-owned wildfire mitigation and response organization dedicated to protecting properties through long-term partnerships rather than one-time products or services.
ARS supports homeowners, estates, vineyards, commercial properties, utilities, insurance carriers, and government agencies in preparing for and responding to wildfire threats in the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI).
Our comprehensive approach combines property hardening, defensible space strategies, long-term fire inhibitor applications, water-based protection systems, continuous monitoring, and operational wildfire defense to reduce risk and strengthen property resilience.
Our teams bring decades of frontline wildfire, emergency management, and operational leadership experience to every assessment, mitigation project, and response operation.
Role Description
All Risk Shield is seeking an experienced Regional Fire Defense Manager to lead and develop wildfire mitigation and defense operations throughout the Boise, Idaho region.
This full-time leadership position combines hands-on wildfire defense expertise with responsibility for regional personnel, operational readiness, equipment oversight, client relationships, and regional growth.
The Regional Fire Defense Manager serves as ARS’s primary regional operational representative, ensuring field teams are prepared, properly equipped, and capable of delivering professional wildfire mitigation and response services.
The ideal candidate brings extensive wildfire or fire service experience, proven leadership abilities, sound operational judgment, and an entrepreneurial mindset toward building regional capabilities.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Leadership & Operations
* Lead and oversee ARS field personnel and regional wildfire defense operations.
* Coordinate regional staffing, training, scheduling, and deployment readiness.
* Maintain accountability for assigned apparatus, equipment, and operational resources.
* Ensure compliance with ARS operational procedures, safety standards, and reporting requirements.
* Coordinate with executive leadership on regional performance, operational planning, and resource needs.
* Support recruitment, onboarding, and development of regional team members.
* Identify opportunities to expand ARS’s operational presence and service capabilities.
Wildfire Defense & Field Operations
* Conduct and oversee wildfire risk assessments and property protection planning.
* Develop and implement wildfire mitigation and defense strategies.
* Coordinate Red Flag Warning patrols, wildfire monitoring, and operational deployments.
* Lead regional field operations during wildfire threats and response activities.
* Assess wildfire conditions, structural vulnerabilities, defensible space, access, and available water resources.
* Maintain operational readiness of regional apparatus and equipment.
* Provide timely situational updates and field intelligence to ARS leadership.
* Ensure operational decisions prioritize personnel safety, life safety, and property protection.
Client Relations & Regional Development
* Serve as a primary ARS representative for clients and regional stakeholders.
* Develop and maintain relationships with property owners, insurance carriers, community associations, and strategic partners.
* Support property consultations, proposals, and customized wildfire defense solutions.
* Establish productive relationships with local fire agencies, emergency management organizations, and other regional partners.
* Identify business development opportunities and help strengthen ARS’s regional presence.
Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate records of field activities, assessments, personnel, and equipment.
* Provide regular operational updates to executive leadership.
* Support regional budgeting, planning, and resource allocation.
* Participate in company leadership meetings and operational reviews.
* Ensure completion of required documentation and operational reporting.
Qualifications
* Significant experience in wildland firefighting, structural firefighting, emergency management, wildfire mitigation, or related operations.
* Demonstrated experience supervising personnel, managing field operations, or leading emergency response teams.
* Strong understanding of wildfire behavior, fire weather, defensible space, structural protection, and Wildland Urban Interface risks.
* Experience with fire apparatus, water delivery systems, pumps, and wildfire defense equipment.
* Familiarity with Incident Command System principles and emergency response operations.
* Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and decision-making skills.
* Ability to independently manage regional operations while collaborating with company leadership.
* Ability and willingness to travel and participate in operational deployments.
* Relevant fire service, wildfire mitigation, or emergency management certifications are highly desirable.
* Previous experience as a Fire Captain, Battalion Chief, Wildland Fire Supervisor, Operations Manager, or similar leadership position is strongly preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
All Risk Shield offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to attract experienced wildfire professionals and operational leaders.
* Competitive Salary: Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and regional management responsibilities.
* 401(k) Retirement Plan: Company-sponsored retirement plan with employer matching contributions, subject to plan eligibility.
* Potential Housing Assistance: Housing accommodations or assistance may be available based on operational requirements, location, and individual circumstances.
* Full-Time Employment: Year-round regional leadership responsibilities supporting operational readiness and wildfire defense activities.
* Professional Growth: Opportunities for expanded leadership responsibilities and career advancement as ARS continues growing throughout the Western United States.
* Specialized Equipment & Technology: Work with experienced wildfire professionals using purpose-built response apparatus and advanced wildfire mitigation and protection systems.
Benefits and housing assistance are subject to eligibility, availability, and employment terms.
Additional Information
The Regional Fire Defense Manager will play a critical role in establishing, managing, and expanding All Risk Shield’s operational capabilities throughout Idaho.
This position offers a unique opportunity to combine professional wildfire defense experience with regional leadership, client engagement, and operational development within a growing organization committed to protecting lives, properties, and communities from wildfire.
This is ready to adapt for LinkedIn’s job-posting fields.
For the Colorado Springs opening, we can use the same core description with Colorado-specific regional responsibilities and the required compensation range and application information.
