Battalion Supervisor

Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) is the North American leader in insurer wildfire services, combining professional wildfire consulting and loss intervention services with Qualified Insurance Resources (QIR).Founded in 2001 to fulfill initial-attack assignments for the US Forest Service, the company added professional services support in 2005 and launched wildfire loss- intervention programs for insurers in 2008.

WDS Wildfire Loss Intervention Service (WDS Service) applies a comprehensive approach to reducing risk in catastrophic exposure on an industry scale, decreasing the average annual loss (AAL) for our insur er clients, and providing peace of mind to their policy holders during wildfire events. WDS provides these industry - leading services to insurer clients and their policy holders across a 22-state service area.

Status :
Exempt

Reports To :
Regional Coordination Business Manager

Location :
Visalia, CA

The Battalion Supervisor (BATS) position is a leadership and management role with a primary focus on

administrative functions, including logistics, planning, coordination, and personnel oversight (approximately 85% of

duties). The BATS is responsible for ensuring operational readiness and organizational efficiency through effective

leadership, employee training, resource and supply management, and administrative oversight of personnel,

vehicles, inventory, and data/metrics reporting.

As a direct supervisor of assigned field personnel, the BATS is accountable for maintaining a positive, professional

workplace culture aligned with Wildfire Defense Systems’ (WDS) core performance standards:
Safety, People, and

Mission. The BATS ensures that all team members meet these standards consistently.

Secondary responsibilities (approximately 15%) include the safe coordination of WDS resources with Incident

Management Teams (IMT) and Incident Command Teams (ICT), serving as a liaison between field operations and the

WDS Fire Watch Office or assigned Insurance Response Commander (IRC). During periods of elevated wildfire

activity, the BATS may be deployed to an Incident Command Post (ICP) as the senior WDS representative, providing

incident management support and operational guidance in the absence of a Taskforce Leader (TFLD) or Liaison

Officer (LOFR).

The BATS reports directly to the Regional Coordination and Business Manager (RCBM) during routine operations

and, when deployed, operates within the WDS incident management structure, reporting to the Fire Watch Office or

designated RCBM, depending on the complexity of the response.

The Battalion Supervisor (BATS) serves as the first level of management within the Field Services Division and is

primarily responsible for the administration of Wildfire Defense Systems (WDS) business operations. This role

emphasizes administrative leadership, including the coordination of personnel, oversight of daily workflows,

and execution of operational decisions that align with WDS goals and objectives.

The BATS ensures the efficient organization and deployment of Task Force Leaders (TFLDs) and other field

resources, while maintaining accountability for the timely completion of all administrative responsibilities.

These include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and communicates daily, weekly, and monthly operational goals and schedules for assigned personnel.
• Leads and directs staff in the execution of administrative tasks, ensuring clarity of expectations and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Coordinates resource allocation and task assignments to support operational readiness and mission success.

2. Reporting and Documentation

• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all required reports, including personnel activity logs, resource utilization, and incident documentation.
• Maintains up-to-date records in WDS systems, including data entry for metrics, inventory, and operational performance.
• Reviews and submits documentation in accordance with WDS administrative protocols and deadlines.
• Manages daily administrative functions related to workforce supervision, including scheduling,…