Citrotec CEO: EPA Safer Choice Fire Retardant Could Transform Wildfire Prevention

Citrotec CEO Wes Bolsen discusses what he describes as the first-ever EPA Safer Choice recognized fire retardant, designed with ingredients recognized as safe for people, pets, and the environment. Rather than focusing solely on suppressing wildfires after they begin, Citrotec is pursuing ground-based, precision-applied wildfire prevention intended to protect high-risk areas before fires can spread into communities.

Bolsen also discusses Citrotec’s 50/50 joint venture with Hexion, which aims to incorporate the technology into fire-retardant-treated lumber and engineered wood products. Beyond construction, Citrotec is pursuing wildfire-prevention applications with states, counties, the federal government, utilities, railroads, and transportation agencies, while envisioning a future that combines ground-based prevention with data, predictive capabilities, and artificial intelligence.

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