Estate · Winery · Rural Property · California

Wildfire
Operational
Preparedness

Estate-level wildfire readiness for California properties — equipment, operational planning, and the clarity to act when minutes matter.

Defensible space
is no longer
enough

The window between ignition and evacuation has narrowed dramatically. Properties without an installed, tested, and immediately deployable defense system are operationally unprepared — regardless of how well they are maintained. California estates face a specific set of risks: varied terrain, limited egress, and staff who may have no established protocol when Red Flag conditions arrive.

72%
of California is designated High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone
<20min
average decision window during a fast-moving fire event
higher loss rates for properties without an operational defense plan

Preparedness
is operational,
not ornamental

Every engagement begins on your property — not on a phone call, not with a generic checklist.

  • On-site property assessment
  • Water source identification
  • Access & egress evaluation
  • Custom system design
  • Professional installation
  • Operational training

Equipment That Actually Works

We source, configure, and install wildfire defense systems built for immediate deployment — forestry hose, pump carts, water cannon sprinkler systems, and distribution valves, staged and ready before fire season.

Plans Your Staff Can Execute

Equipment without clear protocols is a liability. We develop property-specific SOPs covering Red Flag conditions, staff roles, evacuation decision triggers, and communication chains.

Local Knowledge, Not Generic Advice

California's diverse terrain, access constraints, water availability, and fire behavior require property-specific expertise. Our recommendations are grounded in field experience with properties like yours.

Ongoing Partnership

Annual readiness reviews, equipment inspections, and SOP updates as your property, staff, and local conditions evolve. Your system stays current because the risk does too.

Three tiers.
One outcome.

All engagements begin with an on-site property assessment. Pricing is scoped to your specific property and operational needs. Contact us to discuss what's right for your estate.

Tier One
Essential Equipment Package
Procurement & Advisory
  • Property-specific equipment recommendations
  • Vetted wildfire supplier sourcing
  • Procurement and delivery coordination
  • Setup guidance and quality verification
  • Introduction to local Fire Safe Council
  • Introduction to the California ERS program
Tier Three
Bespoke Fire Resilience Program
Complete Estate Preparedness
  • Everything in Estate Protection
  • Custom Wildfire SOPs for staff
  • Access & egress route mapping
  • Emergency preparedness planning
  • Annual readiness review
  • Upgrade available: Fine art, jewelry, wine & heirloom protection planning

When estates prepare,
the whole valley benefits

Local Fire Safe Council

A community-based organization connecting property owners with local fire agencies, resources, and neighbors to reduce wildfire risk at the neighborhood and watershed level.

Napa Enhanced Resiliency Site (ERS) Program

A countywide initiative coordinating property owners, fire agencies, and community partners to implement large-scale landscape mitigation and resilience across the valley.

"Preparedness is an act of community as much as it is self-protection."

Every estate that implements a proper wildfire defense system reduces risk for neighboring properties and supports first responders with better site information.

Built on field
experience,
not theory

Founded by two people who know what it takes to manage high-value properties under pressure — and who recognized that California's wildfire risk had outpaced the readiness of most estates across the state.

Our work is grounded in operational estate management, fire safety expertise, and deep operational knowledge of California terrain, access conditions, and fire behavior.


Brandon Benelli
Co-Founder & Estate Manager

Estate Facilities Manager and Fire Safe Council leader with extensive field experience managing high-value California properties.

Sarah Goetting
Co-Founder & Business Development

15+ years in luxury estate management and client services for UHNW families, including a long tenure at Colgin Cellars in the Napa Valley.

"The best time to prepare your property was last season.
The second best time is now."

Three tiers.
One outcome.

All engagements begin with an on-site property assessment. Pricing is scoped to your specific terrain, water infrastructure, access conditions, and operational needs.

Every property is different. Before recommending any service tier, we conduct an on-site assessment — evaluating your water sources, access and egress routes, structure exposure, and operational capacity. Pricing is discussed following that assessment. Contact us to schedule yours.

Tier One
Essential Equipment Package
Equipment Procurement & Advisory
  • Property-specific equipment recommendations
  • Sourcing from vetted wildfire suppliers
  • Procurement and delivery coordination
  • Setup guidance and quality verification
  • Introduction to local Fire Safe Council
  • Introduction to the Napa Enhanced Resiliency Site (ERS) program
Tier Two Most Requested
Estate Protection Package
Professionally Installed Fire Defense System
  • On-site assessment and system design
  • Equipment procurement and delivery
  • Professional installation (typically 1–2 days)
  • Pump, hose & equipment configuration
  • System testing and commissioning
  • Client operational training walkthrough
  • 60-day follow-up support
  • Deployment guidance documentation
Tier Three
Bespoke Fire Resilience Program
Complete Estate Preparedness
  • Everything in the Estate Protection Package
  • Wildfire SOPs — Red Flag protocols, staff roles, evacuation triggers
  • Access & Egress Mapping — routes, staging, water drafting points
  • Emergency Preparedness Planning — staging strategy, chain-of-command
  • Annual Readiness Review — equipment inspection, SOP updates
  • Upgrade Available: High-Value Asset Protection — customized evacuation and protection protocols for fine art, jewelry, wine collections, heirlooms, and other irreplaceable personal property

Preparedness that extends
beyond your fence line

Individual readiness and community resilience reinforce each other. We connect every client to the programs and partners that make both stronger.

Local Fire Safe Council

A community-based organization connecting property owners with local fire agencies and neighbors to reduce wildfire risk at the neighborhood level. Participation builds relationships with local responders and demonstrates commitment to community protection. We introduce every Tier One client to their local Fire Safe Council as part of the engagement.

Napa FireWise & Enhanced Resilient Site (ERS) Program

Brandon Benelli has earned Enhanced Resilient Site (ERS) designation on properties he has managed, one of the most rigorous wildfire resilience certifications available. Through our partnership with Napa FireWise, we guide clients on a path toward ERS stewardship, connecting estate-level preparedness to a countywide network of resilient properties. Napa FireWise recognizes TBS as a trusted resource for ground-level equipment installation and operational SOPs, because stewardship without operational readiness is incomplete.

Valley Stewards Fund

We actively connect clients with the Napa FireWise Valley Stewards Fund, supporting the broader mission of landscape-scale resilience across the valley. Becoming a steward is not just an act of self-protection — it is a commitment to the community of properties and people around you.

Defensible Space Integration

Defensible space inspections and vegetation management recommendations are available at no cost through local Fire Safe Councils, CAL FIRE, and local fire departments. As trained defensible space inspectors, we help property owners coordinate and integrate those recommendations directly into their operational preparedness plans.

Insurance Landscape Advisory

California's property insurance crisis has hit homeowners and estate owners hard across the state. While we do not advise on insurance directly, a professionally installed and documented wildfire preparedness system — with signed completion records — can support conversations with insurers and surplus lines carriers. We provide documentation that supports those conversations.

Our relationship with Napa FireWise is intentionally symbiotic. We introduce clients to the ERS program and the path toward stewardship. In turn, Napa FireWise recognizes Total Bespoke Solutions as a trusted resource for ground-level equipment installation and operational SOPs when a property is ready to act. Stewardship and operational readiness are not separate goals — they reinforce each other, and together they make the whole valley safer.

Advisory Statement

Total Bespoke Solutions provides wildfire preparedness consulting, operational planning, and equipment coordination. Our services enhance preparedness but do not eliminate wildfire risk and do not guarantee protection from wildfire damage or loss. We do not provide firefighting or emergency response services. Equipment sourced is manufactured and warranted by third-party suppliers.

Built on field experience,
not theory

Founded by two people who know what it takes to manage high-value properties under pressure — and who recognized that California's wildfire risk had outpaced the readiness of most estates across the state.

Brandon Benelli
Co-Founder & Estate Manager

Estate Facilities Manager and Fire Safe Council leader with extensive field experience managing high-value California properties. Brandon's operational background and fire safety training are the foundation of every system we install and every SOP we write. His hands-on knowledge of California terrain, water infrastructure, and access conditions means every recommendation is grounded in what actually works on properties like yours.

Sarah Goetting
Co-Founder & Business Development

With 15+ years in luxury estate management and client services for UHNW families — including a long tenure at Colgin Cellars in the Napa Valley — Sarah brings the operational discipline, client relationship expertise, and strategic clarity that drives everything Total Bespoke Solutions delivers. Her background in private service means she understands not just the property, but the people and households responsible for it.

"Our work is grounded in operational estate management, fire safety expertise, and deep local knowledge. We align our clients with the local Fire Safe Council and the Napa Enhanced Resiliency Site (ERS) program to ensure property-level readiness connects to broader community mitigation efforts."

Total Bespoke Solutions operates with absolute confidentiality. All client information, property details, access infrastructure, and operational protocols are strictly private and shared solely with emergency response agencies when required for the protection of life and property. We operate under the same standards of discretion expected at the highest levels of private service.

Let's see
your property

Every engagement begins on-site. We evaluate your terrain, water sources, access conditions, and operational capacity — then return with a clear, property-specific recommendation.

No obligation.
No generic advice.

We come to your property, see your specific conditions firsthand, and return with a preparedness recommendation built for your estate — not a template.

Total Bespoke Solutions operates with absolute confidentiality. All client information, property details, access infrastructure, and operational protocols are strictly private and shared solely with emergency response agencies when required for the protection of life and property. We operate under the same standards of discretion expected at the highest levels of private service.

Phone
Website
totalbespokesolutions.com
Service Area
California & Surrounding Regions

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