ABOUT RAINFIRE LLC.
Where Innovation Meets Urgency in Wildfire Defense
RainFire LLC, based in San Antonio, Texas, was founded with one clear mission: to transform the way we defend against wildfires, before it’s too late.
The idea behind our patent-pending Wildfire Defense System was born not in a lab, but on the scorched land of a friend’s West Texas ranch. What began as a routine county-organized “controlled burn” quickly spiraled out of control, overwhelming fire crews and consuming 90% of the ranch.
That loss ignited something else, a breakthrough.
Turning Kitchen Ingenuity Into Fire Protection Engineering
A Common Sense Solution to Wildfire Management
Our founder is no stranger to high-pressure environments. As a lifelong chef, he’s spent decades making the most of what’s available and finding creative solutions under intense conditions. That same mindset inspired him to reimagine firefighting infrastructure with a fresh perspective.
Why not use what’s already in the ground?
For decades, fire hydrants have remained unchanged, passive tools meant only for manual use during emergencies. Damien envisioned something smarter: a simple, innovative accessory that retrofits hydrants and local water sources into proactive wildfire defense systems.
Sprinkler-equipped and strategically placed, these modified hydrants form a frontline defense, suppressing fires before they ever reach homes, neighborhoods, or natural land.
Meet the Experts
Gilbert Perez brings extensive hands-on experience and proven leadership to RainFire as our resident fire and safety expert.
He is the Owner and Operator of Fire Hydrant Repair & Service LLC, where he has built a reputation for excellence in hydrant maintenance and fire protection solutions.
In addition to his business expertise, Gilbert is a career Firefighter and EMT, actively serving on the front lines of fire response.
His dual perspective as both a first responder and hydrant service professional allows him to approach wildfire defense with unmatched insight and practicality.
Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of the Incarnate Word, an Associate of Fire Science from San Antonio College, and an Associate of Arts from Pierce College. He is a Texas-licensed Fire Protection professional and a proud U.S. Army Veteran, embodying a lifelong commitment to service, safety, and community protection.
At RainFire, Gilbert plays a key role in guiding the development and implementation of our wildfire defense systems, ensuring that every solution is rooted in real-world fire management expertise.
With a degree from BBA ESSEC in Paris France, specialized in International Business and Finances, Francois has gained managing and business experience in Europe and in the USA, where he lived for 30 years and became a citizen.
Entrepreneurship took him from creating a first small business of 10 employees in 1991 to managing a NASDAQ industrial unit of 135 employees with $25M turnover in 2008.
Francois has solid experience in industrial settings producing high-end technical solutions for the oceanographic environment, then the airspace construction.
Having worked for Silicon Valley start-ups, he has a good understanding of bringing to market innovative and groundbreaking technologies that enable industrial manufacturers to better optimize their production.
Managed LESCAV Aero, which brings silicon-based masking solutions for industrial special treatment processes such as thermal spray in Plasma or HVOF, grit blasting, shot peening, or chemical baths and coatings in the aerospace industry.
Now heading Datanet IoT, a provider of Internet of Things solutions like Asset Tracking for industrial applications. By combining a set of best technologies, Datanet IoT brings tracking solutions to Industrial operators to improve the use of their assets and transition to a Digital Factory 4.0
John Kilian brings over 40 years of engineering and metal fabrication experience to RainFire, making him an integral part of the team behind our innovative wildfire defense systems.
As the Owner of MET-FAB Engineering Services, John has spent decades designing, fabricating, and refining high-quality components for a wide range of industrial, commercial, and municipal applications. His expertise ensures that every system is built with precision, durability, and reliability, meeting the rigorous demands of real-world fire protection.
A United States Air Force Veteran, John applies the discipline, problem-solving skills, and technical knowledge he honed in the military to every aspect of his work. His career is marked by an unwavering commitment to quality and safety, translating complex engineering challenges into practical, life-saving solutions.
At RainFire, John oversees the engineering, prototyping, and metal fabrication of our wildfire defense systems. From the design of hydrant attachments to the creation of portable and temporary systems, his work ensures that each product performs flawlessly under high-stakes conditions. John’s hands-on approach and decades of experience provide peace of mind to communities, developers, and municipal clients who rely on RainFire systems to protect homes, neighborhoods, and critical infrastructure.
A GAME-CHANGING
WILDFIRE DEFENSE SYSTEM
- Home & Business Owners looking for peace of mind during wildfire season
- HOAs & Gated Communities seeking neighborhood-wide fire protection
- Builders, Developers, & Contractors integrating fire resilience into new projects
- Counties & Small Towns facing growing fire risks with limited resources
- Insurance Companies interested in reducing wildfire-related claims and losses