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Steve Wolf

Founder

Founder & Inventor at Team Wildfire

United States

FoundedTeam Wildfire

About

Steve Wolf works as an expert witness, author, and host at The eXpert Files, with a background in stunt and special effects coordination spanning approximately 30 years. His "Science in the Movies" show has been presented to over 2,000,000 children worldwide, and he holds patents for 11 methods of controlling and suppressing forest fires. His areas of expertise include pyrotechnics, explosives, rigging, firearms, and trial consulting.

Founder & Inventor at Team Wildfire

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Team Wildfire's investors · 3

Cottonwood Technology FundDenver · $1M – $25M checks · since 2025Draper AssociatesSan Mateo · $500K – $5M checksTechstarsBoulder · $220K checks

Experience

  1. The eXpert FilesExpert, Author, Hostcurrent2026 — present
  2. The Round Table GroupExpert Witnessscurrent2026 — present
  3. The Fire BreakPodcast Hostcurrent2023 — present
  4. Rescue ScienceProducercurrent2020 — presentBoulder, Colorado, United States
  5. Discovery ChannelStunt Scientistcurrent2018 — presentAustin, Texas
  6. Discovery ChannelHost, Engineer2018 — 2019Austin, TX
  7. Stunt RanchOwnercurrent2005 — present13317 Fitzhugh Rd, Austin, TX 78736
  8. Wolf StuntworksPresidentcurrent1987 — presentAustin, Texas, United States
  9. Science in the MoviesPresidentcurrent1992 — present
  10. Entertainment Industry CouncilAdvisory Committee Membercurrent2013 — presentAustin, TX
  11. Special FX InternationalPresidentcurrent2009 — present
  12. Expert InstituteExpert Witnesscurrent1996 — present
  13. Trial FilmsPresidentcurrent1991 — present
  14. Close RangeFounder2021 — 2026United States
  15. Wildfire Labs, IncExecutive Director2022 — 2026
  16. Team WildfireFounder2019 — 2026Boulder, Colorado, United States
  17. Team WildfireChief Executive Officer2019 — 2024Boulder, Colorado, United States
  18. Boulder Emergency SquadVolunteer2020 — 2022Boulder, Colorado, United States
  19. Rawson SaundersPublic Relations2008 — 2010
  20. Warner Bros. EntertainmentSpecial Effects Coordinator1993
  21. Warner Bros. EntertainmentSpecial Effects Tech1993Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  22. Paramount PicturesSpecial Effects Coordinator1992 — 1993Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Skills & more

Mechanical Engineering7Patent Writing6Product Innovation5Fundraising2Rescue1Television99Film Production98Engineering11Entertainment84Public Relations44Video Production42Live Events34
+12 moreEvent ManagementWritingEntrepreneurshipPhotographyEditingScienceNew Business DevelopmentDocumentariesInventorPublished AuthorPublic SpeakingProblem Solving

Languages English · French

  • Part 107 UAS Pilot’s License — Federal Aviation Administration
  • Effective Communication — FEMA
  • Leadership and Influence IS-240 — FEMA
  • FEMA Safety Orientation 2021 IS-35 — FEMA
  • Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management IS-288 — FEMA
  • National Response Framework IS-800 — FEMA
  • National Incident Management Systems IS-700 — FEMA
  • Incident Command for Initial Response IS-200 — FEMA
  • Incident Command System IS-100 — FEMA
  • Social Media in Emergency Management IS-42 — FEMA

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Steve Wolf?
Steve Wolf works as an expert witness, author, and host at The eXpert Files, with a background in stunt and special effects coordination spanning approximately 30 years. His "Science in the Movies" show has been presented to over 2,000,000 children worldwide, and he holds patents for 11 methods of controlling and suppressing forest fires. His areas of expertise include pyrotechnics, explosives, rigging, firearms, and trial consulting.
Where does Steve Wolf work?
Steve Wolf is Founder & Inventor of Team Wildfire.
What companies did Steve Wolf found?
Steve Wolf founded Team Wildfire.
Where did Steve Wolf go to school?
Steve Wolf studied at Techstars (Industries of the Future); Gately Poole (2 year Meisner program, Acting); Columbia University (Writing & Literarature, Shakespeare).

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