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Wildfire Defense's Torgerson: Fighting Wildfires Now a Year-Round Event

David Torgerson, CEO and founder, Wildfire Defense Systems, said the firm works for a variety of insurers and has seen a steady increase in calls to protect properties in 20 U.S. states.

Nov. 25, 2018

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