WESTERN STATES FIRE
PRESENTS - SkHI-EX
WILDFIRE AERIAL FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM
MEET OUR EXPERT TEAM
We're dedicated to innovation and safety in fire technology.
Welcome to Western States Fire, LLC, the company behind the revolutionary SkHI-EX wildfire aerial fire suppression system. Our mission is to provide innovative solutions to combat wildfires and protect our communities from the devastating impact of these natural disasters. With a team of experts in firefighting, engineering, chemistry, and manufacturing, we have developed a cutting-edge aerial firefighting system that has revolutionized the industry. We are committed to delivering exceptional results and providing outstanding service to our customers. Learn more about our company and our product and discover how we can help you protect your community from the threat of wildfires.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
James
McKim
Chief Engineer, B.S.M.E. University of Idaho
Former Assistant Fire Chief – Elfin Forest/Harmony Grove Fire Department, Former Sr. Engineer Eastman Kodak Product Design Group and Manufacturing Development Engineer Hewlett-Packard Co.
Chrystel Worsman
PhD, Chief Chemist
Doctorate Research in methodology and quantitative methods at CESI: École Supérieure De L’Alternance. Former manager of research and development of all chemical and physical aspects of components used within the Alcatel Submarine and SOCAL Regional Fire. Science Fire Officer.
Christian Valderrama
VP Systems Integration, PDAC Systems Automation Controls
Manufacturing Automation Controls Engineer, with over 15 years in the design, engineering, assembly, and PLC programming field, commissioning maintenance and repair of state-of-the-art motor controllers and pump systems for the industrial sector.
ADVISORS
Larry Stambaugh
Exec. Advisor, CEO, Chairman of the Board of Directors of several public and private companies. A visionary leader that has built successful management teams and raised over $500 million of capital in private and public financing. Larry has taken companies public in both the U.S. and Europe. He has completed several large strategic partnerships and is a recognized leader in corporate governance.
Gary
Brown
Former Captain with Continental Airlines (B-727, B-737, DC-10, DC-9, MD-80), Gary has been a Wildlife Telemetry Locating & Forest Fire Air Tactical Commander, FAA Aircraft Inspector, FAA Designated Airworthiness Representative, and Inspector/flight counselor with the Experimental Aviation Association.
Clayton
Howe
Retired USFS and BLM Division Chief, Chief Howe served, in addition to Fire Operations/Management duties, as Incident Commander Type III, Training Officer, Communications Officer, Fire Marshal, Fire Mitigation Specialist, Fire Investigator, Safety Officer, Agency Representative and Resource Advisor.