National Interagency Fire Center’s Post

Every year, serious #accidents occur on construction sites due to damage to underground networks. 🚧 Gas #explosion💥,power outage,water cut…An accident can happen very quickly, and can endanger the lives of workers and residents. That’s why the #startup MIMO DETECT has created a revolutionary tool to locate and map underground networks with unparalleled accuracy. Thanks to its cutting-edge technology, based on #artificialintelligence, augmented reality and an #antenna system, the network tracer of MIMO DETECT allows to reduce the detection time by 35%, to optimize the earthworks, and above all to improve the #safety of #women and #men on the field 👷🏻♀️👷🏼♂️. MIMO DETECT puts all its know-how at the disposal of construction companies, to contribute to a #safer and #cleaner #world ! Jean-David Bigoni Philippe Aymard Hassan HADDAD International CES - Consumer Electronics Show #lasvegas Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises

Each year, millions of acres of our wildlands go up in flames. Not only do these loose fires threaten the natural environment, but with the growing wildland-urban interface, increased numbers of homes and businesses are also consumed. We have a very dedicated and well-trained cadre of professional wildland and urban fire crews, plus a multitude of volunteer firemen that place themselves in harm's way every year to protect our natural resources, homes, businesses, and lives. Within this number, the United States has approximately 20,000 paid wildland firefighters. The professionals at Streetwise® work with fire crews all across the country with emergency training, logistical support, and computer software, and understand the inherent danger firefighters have to work through. #fire #firedepartment #ems #paramedic #paramedics #response #emergencyresponse #firefighter #firefighters #responsetime #firstresponsesoftware #streetwise #cadlink #streetwisecadlink

Learn steps you can take to help #protect your facilities that may be in the path of #wildfire. #preparenow https://lnkd.in/e9SHrwty

🔥🚒 We can't stress enough the importance of our brave firefighters and first responders! 🙌💪 They are the real-life superheroes who risk their lives every day to protect us and keep our communities safe. At StreetWise Cadlink, we feel honored to support these amazing individuals by providing them with cutting-edge tools and technology. Our software helps streamline their operations, ensuring they have the best resources and information at their fingertips when tackling emergencies. When time is of the essence, our software assists firefighters in making split-second decisions, optimizing their response time, and enhancing their overall efficiency. This enables them to better protect lives and property, making a significant difference in the face of adversity. 🔑⏱️ However, no technology can replace the courage, dedication, and expertise possessed by our intrepid first responders. Whether it's battling blazing infernos, rescuing victims from dangerous situations, or providing critical medical aid, these heroes embody the highest principles of selflessness and bravery. Today, let's take a moment to express our gratitude for all firefighters and first responders around the world. 🌍💙 Drop a comment below and let us know if you've ever had a personal encounter with these incredible individuals or if you simply want to thank them for their unwavering commitment. Remember, they are always there for us in times of need. 🙏👩🚒👨🚒 #Firefighters #FirstResponders #RealLifeHeroes #Gratitude #ThankYou #CommunitySafety #FirefightingSoftware #TechnologyForGood

https://lnkd.in/gKhsATRw ESIPAC.online #ESIPAC, trimming vegetation is a compulsory part of transmission system maintenance, per North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) and #NESC standards. Also recommending high dryness areas to include #ionization #photoelectric remote #SCADA sensors for VESDA fire detection at every equipment base where energized conductors are within say, 25 feet of vegetation. #learn #deepthinking #riskassessments Utility giant Southern California Edison has agreed to pay $80 million to settle the US Forest Service’s claims relating to the 2017 Thomas Fire, which at the time was the largest wildfire in California’s modern history, federal prosecutors said Monday. The federal government had sued the company in 2020 on the forest service’s behalf, alleging the utility’s power lines ignited the blaze, which according to state fire officials burned more than 280,000 acres across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, killed two people and destroyed more than 1,000 structures. The lawsuit sought to recover the forest service’s costs in fighting the fire and for damages it caused to Los Padres National Forest, the US attorney’s office for California’s central district said. In the settlement, which was finalized Friday, the utility has agreed to pay the $80 million without admitting wrongdoing or fault, prosecutors said. Of the more than 280,000 acres burned, more than 150,000 acres were National Forest System land, federal prosecutors said. The settlement “provides significant compensation to taxpayers for the extensive costs of fighting the Thomas Fire and for the widespread damage to public lands,” First Assistant US Attorney Joseph McNally said in a release. The utility said in 2018 that its equipment might have sparked the Thomas Fire. Utilities have been involved in other multimillion-dollar settlements and penalty payments related to destructive wildfires in recent years. In 2019, Southern California Edison agreed to pay $360 million to settle claims with cities and counties impacted by three wildfires, including $210 million for costs associated with the 2018 Woolsey Fire, which state fire officials said burned more than 96,000 acres across Ventura and Los Angeles counties, destroyed more than 1,600 structures and killed three people. The Pacific Gas and Electric utility will pay $45 million in penalties for its role in the 2021 Dixie Fire – currently the second-largest wildfire in California’s history – which started after a tree fell and hit the company’s equipment in 2021, state regulators said in January. PG&E also was fined $125 million for its role in the 2019 Kincade Fire in Sonoma County as part of a settlement with the California Public Utilities Commission.

When a #wildfire is reported, it’s time to activate your emergency plan. Learn what should be in your plan. https://lnkd.in/gQTjSzHJ  #SevereWeather

When a #wildfire is reported, it’s time to activate your emergency plan. Learn what should be in your plan. https://lnkd.in/gQTjSzHJ  #SevereWeather

When a #wildfire is reported, it’s time to activate your emergency plan. Learn what should be in your plan. https://lnkd.in/gQTjSzHJ  #SevereWeather

Boulder Fire-Rescue has implemented Fire Aside’s Defensible Space & Home Hardening software in an expansion of the Curbside and Wildfire Home Assessment Project which aims to conduct an assessment of each home within the WUI in the City of Boulder. Boulder Deputy Fire Chief, Jeff Long shared “As Boulder Fire-Department continues to create more robust responses and community education pieces about wildfire risks in our community, it is important that we can rely on systems that are already tested to do the work that we need done. Fire Aside is an example of a system that allows us to better engage and inform our community about wildfire risk reduction.” We are proud to support Colorado agencies like Boulder Fire-Rescue who are following Biden's Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission report recommendations, building pro-active sustainable solutions to make their communities more wildfire resilient.  Christopher Anthony Danielle McNutt Ralph Bloemers Bob Horton Hussam Mahmoud Evrim Bunn Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell Steven Hawks Bill Clerico Kate Dargan Marquis City of Boulder Benjamin Yellin Paul Cada Alister Watt Todd Lando Scott Farley

❗ Houses today burn much faster than they used to! 🔥Fire Prevention Officer Steve Markham of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Fire Department says the use of engineered products in construction has increased to build more cost-effective houses. However, these materials burn a lot quicker. 🏠⏱️ People often believe they have ample time to escape in case of a fire, but the reality is that they have less than five minutes! Today is #TestYourSmokeAlarmDay! A simple action that can ensure that you get #SavedByTheBeep