ETIENNE LAURENT // AFP via Getty Images Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk? R obert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief—but not the kind who ...

Private firefighters are a growing part of insurance companies’ strategy, but some professionals says they can sometimes pose a safety risk.

Unlike private firefighters who are contracted directly with Cal Fire, fire crews who work for insurers or homeowners may not have the same training as regular firefighters, Collins said.

ETIENNE LAURENT // AFP via Getty Images Private firefighters are increasingly popular with insurers. But do they pose a risk? Robert MacKenzie is an assistant fire chief—but not the kind who ...