Engineered Technology. Remote Control. Property-Specific Protection.
ENGINEERED EXTERIOR WILDFIRE PROTECTION
An Additional Layer of Protection. Designed Around Your Property.
Wildfire doesn't always arrive as a wall of flames. Wind-driven embers can travel ahead of the fire front, threatening roofs, decks, exterior surfaces, and combustible materials surrounding a home.
Prodigy Wildfire Solutions develops permanently installed exterior sprinkler systems designed to wet vulnerable surfaces and help reduce ignition potential during wildfire exposure.
Intermountain Wildfire Defense brings this technology to homeowners throughout the Intermountain West, combining property-specific evaluation, system planning, and coordinated implementation.
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WILDFIRE PROTECTION BEYOND THE BUILDING ENVELOPE
When Embers Reach Your Property, Exterior Conditions Matter.
Traditional residential fire sprinklers are designed primarily to address fires originating inside a building. Exterior wildfire exposure creates an entirely different challenge.
Wind-driven embers can accumulate in gutters, ignite combustible surfaces, or ignite nearby vegetation and materials that expose the structure to additional heat and flames.
Exterior sprinkler systems provide another means of addressing these exposures by distributing water across designated building surfaces and surrounding areas.
When appropriately designed, supplied with water, activated, and maintained, these systems may help reduce opportunities for ignition.
They are not a replacement for defensible space, home hardening, or evacuation planning—but can become an important component of a layered wildfire mitigation strategy.
How the Prodigy System Works
Permanent Protection Infrastructure. Ready When Needed.
01 — Strategically Positioned Sprinklers
Discreet sprinkler assemblies are installed at designated locations along rooflines and other appropriate areas. Each system is configured around the home's architecture, intended coverage areas, available water supply, and site conditions.
02 — Engineered Water Distribution
When activated, the system distributes water across designated roof surfaces, exterior features, and surrounding areas. This wetting action is intended to reduce the likelihood of ignition in areas exposed to wind-driven embers and other wildfire hazards.
03 — Remote System Control
Compatible systems can be monitored and activated through the Prodigy smartphone application when network connectivity and supporting infrastructure are available.
04 — Programmable Operation
System controls can manage sprinkler zones and operating cycles according to the installed design, helping coordinate water distribution and manage available water resources.
05 — Optional Automated Detection
Compatible detection equipment may provide additional activation capabilities for appropriate installations. Automatic detection is optional and is not a guarantee that every wildfire threat will be detected or that the system will activate under every condition.
Designed for the Home You Own
Not Every Property Needs the Same System.
The performance of an exterior wildfire sprinkler system depends on more than sprinkler heads installed along a roof. A comprehensive system evaluation considers:
Property Architecture — Roof geometry, building height, exterior materials, decks, and other features that influence equipment placement and coverage.
Water Supply — Available pressure, flow, storage capacity, and the potential need for dedicated pumping or supplemental water infrastructure.
Site Conditions — Terrain, vegetation, nearby structures, exposure conditions, and the location of vulnerable areas.
Controls & Activation — Available power, communication systems, control equipment, manual operation, and optional detection technologies.
Installation & Maintenance — Roof attachment requirements, plumbing infrastructure, applicable permits, testing, seasonal readiness, and ongoing service needs.
Our goal is to help determine whether an engineered exterior protection system is appropriate for your property—and what a properly planned installation would require.
Technology That Works With Your Wildfire Mitigation Strategy
No Single Improvement Addresses Every Exposure.
An effective wildfire protection strategy is built in layers.
Structural Home Hardening — Improve vulnerable construction details that may permit ember entry or contribute to ignition.
Defensible Space — Reduce combustible materials and vegetation hazards around the structure.
Exterior Wildfire Sprinklers — Add a strategically designed water-distribution system intended to help reduce ignition potential in designated exterior areas.
Ongoing Readiness — Maintain vegetation, equipment, water infrastructure, and system operating capabilities.
At IMWFD, we evaluate exterior protection systems as one component of a broader mitigation plan—not as a substitute for foundational property improvements.
An Integrated Approach to System Installation
One Point of Contact. A Coordinated Process.
Intermountain Wildfire Defense works with Prodigy Wildfire Solutions and qualified technical and installation partners to bring engineered exterior wildfire protection systems to suitable properties. Our intended project delivery model provides one primary customer relationship, from initial evaluation through approved installation and system handover.
01 — Initial Consultation We discuss your property, wildfire concerns, and interest in exterior protection technology.
02 — Property & System Evaluation We review relevant site conditions, existing water infrastructure, building configuration, and preliminary system requirements. Additional assessment or technical evaluation may be required.
03 — System Design & Proposal Working with appropriate technical partners, we develop a proposed system configuration, project scope, and installation estimate.
04 — Coordinated Installation For projects contracted through IMWFD, approved work is coordinated with qualified installation professionals according to the project scope and applicable requirements.
05 — Testing & Handover Following installation, the system is evaluated under agreed commissioning procedures, and the homeowner receives relevant operating and maintenance information.
Designed for Long-Term Readiness
Installation Is Only the Beginning.
Exterior wildfire protection systems require maintenance and periodic evaluation. Depending on the system configuration and site conditions, ongoing readiness may include inspection of exposed components and sprinkler assemblies; evaluation of water-supply infrastructure; functional testing of controls and valves; review of communication and activation capabilities; seasonal servicing and winterization considerations; and updates to the system when property conditions change.
We help homeowners understand their maintenance responsibilities and available service options.
Is an Exterior Wildfire Sprinkler System Right for Your Property?
Exterior protection technology can represent a substantial investment. Before recommending a system, we consider whether the property's vulnerabilities, available infrastructure, and homeowner objectives justify further evaluation. In some cases, structural hardening or defensible-space improvements may offer a more appropriate first step. In others, a permanently installed exterior sprinkler system may be a valuable addition to an existing mitigation strategy. The right answer starts with understanding the property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can an exterior sprinkler system save my home during a wildfire?
Exterior sprinklers are intended to help reduce ignition opportunities. Their effectiveness depends on system design, coverage, water availability, activation, maintenance, and wildfire conditions. No system guarantees that a property will survive a wildfire.
Can I activate the system when I'm away?
Compatible Prodigy systems provide remote activation through a smartphone application, subject to available power, communications, and functioning system infrastructure.
Does the system activate automatically?
Optional detection and automatic activation equipment may be available for qualifying installations. Automatic activation should not be assumed unless included in the specified system design.
Will the system work if municipal water pressure drops?
Performance depends on the property's water-supply arrangement and the system's requirements. Dedicated storage, pumps, or other infrastructure may be evaluated when appropriate.
Do I still need defensible space?
Yes. Exterior sprinkler systems should supplement—not replace—vegetation management, structural home hardening, and other established wildfire mitigation practices.
Can the system help with insurance?
You may provide system documentation to your insurer, but coverage, premiums, discounts, and eligibility are determined by the insurance company. Installing a system does not guarantee insurance benefits.
How much does a Prodigy system cost?
Each system is evaluated according to the property's size, configuration, water infrastructure, equipment requirements, and installation scope. Project pricing is provided following an appropriate evaluation.
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Intermountain Wildfire Defense works with Prodigy Wildfire Solutions as a technology partner. Exterior wildfire sprinkler systems are supplemental mitigation measures and do not guarantee prevention of property loss.