About Structure Defence

Guidance. Clarity. Confidence.

Built on Experience. Focused on Resilience.

Wildfire resilience is becoming one of the most important challenges facing property owners, builders, and communities across Canada.

Structure Defence was created to help people navigate that challenge with confidence.

Drawing on real-world wildfire response experience and practical risk reduction strategies, we help clients understand their options, identify priorities, and take meaningful action.

Meet The Founders

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Warren Gray

Co-Founder - Wildfire Systems Specialist - NFPA Certified Firefighter.

Warren Gray co-founded Structure Defence with the knowledge that effective wildfire resilience begins with understanding risk, making informed decisions, and taking proactive action before an emergency occurs.

As and active Fire Chief with extensive WUI fire and structure protection experience, he brings real-world operational knowledge and practical wildfire resilience strategies to property owners, builders, and communities facing increasing wildfire challenges.

Warren thrives on helping people navigate wildfire risk with confidence by providing clear guidance, practical solutions, and actionable steps that help protect homes, families, and the places that matter.

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Craig Nygard

Co-Founder - Wildfire Mitigation Specialist - NFPA Certified Firefighter.

Craig Nygard co-founded Structure Defence with the belief that wildfire resilience starts long before a fire reaches a community.

As a NFPA certified firefighter with Officer level training, he combines operational experience with practical property resilience strategies to help homeowners and builders better prepare for wildfire risk.

Craig is passionate about turning complex wildfire concepts into practical, actionable steps that help protect homes, families, and communities.

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Adam Oruclar

Managing Partner - Wildfire Resilience Specialist - NFPA Certified Firefighter.

Adam brings extensive leadership, sales, and business development experience to Structure Defence. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations build high-performing teams, strengthen customer relationships, and create scalable growth strategies.

Along with Adam’s passion for helping organizations grow with purpose is his ongoing involvement in the fire services. He brings a wealth of knowledge through his structural firefighter training and experience.

Our Approach

Every property, project, and community has different challenges, and risks.

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Understand Your Situation

We help simplify complex decisions and put the pieces together for the next step.

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Provide Clear Guidance

Our focus is helping clients improve preparedness and reduce risk over time.

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Build Resilience

What We Believe

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Preparation Matters

The best time to improve resilience is before an emergency occurs.

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Every Situation Is Unique

Recommendations should reflect your property, your goals, and your circumstances.

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Resilience Is a Journey

Long-term resilience is built through planning, learning, and continuous improvement.

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Clarity Creates Confidence

Understanding your risks and options is the first step toward meaningful action.

More Than Protecting Property

Wildfire resilience isn’t just about buildings. It’s about protecting families, communities, investments, and the places people care about most. That’s why our mission is simple:

Help People find their Path to Protection.