We protect those who are protecting the citizens of Iraq at 18 United States Department of Defense (DOD) Fire Sites.

WSI is one of the largest security companies in the United States and the leading provider of security services to the US Government.

We perform protective services for U.S. Government agencies and corporations which includes security and law enforcement, fire and rescue services, fire prevention, emergency medical services, hazardous material response and emergency management.

Iraq Fire Protection Program:

WSI Fire and Emergency Service in Iraq is the primary emergency response capability for 18 United States Department of Defense (DoD) Fire Sites. The start-up of 18 fire sites simultaneously represents the largest single fire and emergency services effort in a combat zone in over 30 years and quite possibly in modern times. We are providing the DoD with a full service support program ranging from fire suppression, fire prevention, aircraft rescue and firefighting, technical rescue, hazardous materials, and basic life support services. Simply put, we protect those who are protecting the citizens of Iraq.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA) Awards Wackenhut Services, Inc. (WSI) Fire Protection and Emergency Response Services Contract Valued At $38.7 Million

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Florida - Wackenhut Services Incorporated (WSI) is pleased to announce that the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has selected WSI for award of the fire protection and emergency response services contract at the NASA Ames Research Center located at Moffett Field near Mountain View, California.

James L Long III, CEO and Vice-Chairman of WSI said, "We are honored to be selected by NASA for this important project and look forward to initiating operations. WSI has a long, successful relationship with NASA and is committed to providing the very best fire protection and emergency services to the employees of the Ames Research Center."

WSI has been providing fire protection and emergency response services to the federal government and the commercial sector for the last 40 years. WSI currently provides fire protection services at the Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Titusville, Florida as a part of the Space Gateway Support L.L.C (SGS), a joint venture company with Northrop Grumman; the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California and numerous Department of Defense and industrial facilities across the United States.

Wackenhut Services also proudly protects the U.S. military stationed in Iraq by maintaining fire and emergency response services at 21 U.S. military bases in Iraq.

Long stressed WSI’s commitment to the local communities saying, "We take great pride in being a vital and contributing partner in the communities where we provide fire, emergency and security services. This contract enables us to become a participant in the Santa Clara County Fire Rescue Mutual Aid Plan as well as provide training, fire prevention planning and public education to that community."

In addition to the fire prevention and emergency services, NASA has relied on WSI for security services at Kennedy Space Center and Cape Canaveral Air Force Base as part of SGS; Jet Propulsion Lab; Johnson Space Center in partnership with the Diamond Group; White Sand Missile Range and Dryden Research Center.

The total value of WSI’s five-year contract is 38.7 million dollars and will employ a total of 51 personnel.

Wackenhut has over 100 contract years of experience in providing all aspects of fire protection, prevention, suppression, safety inspections, emergency medical services, aircraft rescue/fire fighting, rescue and training.