In the midst of one of the most active wildfire seasons on record, Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company has expanded its wildfire program to include response services, which may include the application of fire-blocking solutions to a policyholder’s home and surrounding vegetation.

The Wildfire Response Program, which already included wildfire assessments and extensive wildfire preparation for homes and land, now provides a complimentary additional layer of protection to eligible Prestige Home℠ policyholders who enroll.

“One-third of homes are in Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) making them vulnerable to wildfire,” said Kathleen Stalter, Western Risk Services and Solutions Manager, Fireman’s Fund. “Fireman’s Fund is committed to the philosophy of pre-event preparation making our Wildfire Response Program vital to our policyholders."

During a wildfire, actions to defend a home from wildfire may include:

-- Removal of combustible materials from around the home

-- Set-up of a perimeter sprinkler system

-- Spray the home or surrounding property with a fire-blocking solution

The Wildfire Response Program is currently offered in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. In addition to wildfire response services, Fireman’s Fund supports the local Fire Services ongoing wildfire control services.* To learn more, please visit www.firemansfund.com/wildfireprogram.

To take wildfire protection a step further, Fireman's Fund includes Wildfire Loss Avoidance coverage to the enhanced Prestige Home℠ Premier product, which is launching in numerous wildfire-prone states and throughout the country in 2014 and 2015. Coverage includes up to $10,000 for the reasonable and necessary cost incurred to protect a client's home from imminent danger caused by a wildfire covered under the policy.

About Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

As a premier property and casualty insurance company, Fireman’s Fund has protected the future for its customers for more than 150 years. With innovative products backed by superior claims and risk management solutions, Fireman’s Fund is a leader in high net worth, entertainment, and commercial insurance. This year, the company celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Heritage Program®. With a commitment to supporting firefighters for safer communities, Fireman’s Fund has donated more than $31 million in grants to local fire departments across the United States. Fireman’s Fund is a member of the Allianz Group — one of the world’s largest insurance providers — and has a strong financial foundation. For additional information, visit firemansfund.com.

* Please note that there may be instances in which Fireman’s Fund representatives will be unable to provide such services, and there is no guarantee that the services will prevent damage or complete loss to a policyholder’s property, structures, or other associated possessions.