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🔥 Preventing the Blaze Before It Begins: Bushfire Prevention in Action 🔥 As firefighters, we know the best fire to fight is the one that never starts. Bushfire prevention is more than a seasonal concern—it’s a year-round responsibility. Here are some key strategies to reduce risks and protect our communities: 1. Fuel Reduction: Controlled burns to manage vegetation load. Clearing undergrowth near high-risk areas. 2. Community Education: Helping homeowners create defensible space around properties. Promoting bushfire survival plans tailored to local conditions. 3. Infrastructure Safeguards: Collaborating with urban planners to design fire-resilient developments. Maintaining firebreaks and access roads. 4. Leveraging Technology: Using satellite imagery and drones for early fire detection. Implementing AI-based fire spread prediction tools. Bushfire prevention starts with teamwork. Whether it’s working alongside landowners or harnessing the latest tools, every effort counts. Let’s keep the conversation going and learn from each other’s experiences. What prevention measures have made the most impact in your region? #BushfirePrevention #FireSafety #Teamwork

How remote sensing is changing wildfire forecasting and response 🔥 https://lnkd.in/gWUd8bFP #GlobalSpec #WildFires #RemoteSensing #FireFighting #FireSafety

Satellite images reveal devastation across Los Angeles A challenging event and a trying ordeal. The recent Los Angeles wildfires have left a trail of devastation, as revealed by satellite imagery. The challenges faced by firefighters were unprecedented: -Extreme Weather: Hurricane-force Santa Ana winds up to 100 mph, coupled with record-low humidity, made aerial firefighting impossible and accelerated fire spread. -Infrastructure Limitations: Municipal water systems failed under strain, with hydrants losing pressure and water tanks depleting rapidly. -Resource Constraints: Not enough firefighters and equipment to address multiple major fires simultaneously. -Urban Planning: Narrow roads and limited evacuation routes hindered both firefighting efforts and safe evacuation of residents. https://lnkd.in/efSnReNx

🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: The 2019-20 Australian bushfires caused over A$110 billion in damages, claimed 25 lives, destroyed 20 million acres, and affected nearly half a billion animals, while U.S. wildfires cost $893 billion annually, including 103 lives and 1.9 million acres lost in the 2018 California fires. These numbers are a call to action. Bushfire prevention isn’t just about saving lives—it’s an economic necessity. At TDS, we’re tackling this with a two-pronged approach: 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 using our custom-built ‘Vhagar’ drone to mitigate risks before fires start. 👉 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, as part of our #XPRIZEWildfire team Fire Foresight, aiming to detect and extinguish fires within 10 minutes to stop them from spreading. We’re committed to creating a future where devastating bushfires are a thing of the past. Want to learn more about our Bushfire Management strategy? Let’s connect! #BushfirePrevention #DroneTechnology #Innovation #WildfireManagement #Sustainability #XPRIZE

🔥 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗵𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: The 2019-20 Australian bushfires caused over A$110 billion in damages, claimed 25 lives, destroyed 20 million acres, and affected nearly half a billion animals, while U.S. wildfires cost $893 billion annually, including 103 lives and 1.9 million acres lost in the 2018 California fires. These numbers are a call to action. Bushfire prevention isn’t just about saving lives—it’s an economic necessity. At TDS, we’re tackling this with a two-pronged approach: 👉 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗻𝘀 using our custom-built ‘Vhagar’ drone to mitigate risks before fires start. 👉 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻, as part of our #XPRIZEWildfire team Fire Foresight, aiming to detect and extinguish fires within 10 minutes to stop them from spreading. We’re committed to creating a future where devastating bushfires are a thing of the past. Want to learn more about our Bushfire Management strategy? Let’s connect! #BushfirePrevention #DroneTechnology #Innovation #WildfireManagement #Sustainability #XPRIZE

Flash floods are common hazardous events that have devasting effects on already vulnerable Pacific Island communities. Check out the LiDAR data captured of a site in the Solomon Islands. The digital terrain model will be used by consulting engineers to conduct drainage analysis and flood modelling. #floodmodel #civilengineering #infrastructure

🌪️ The recent devastating tornadoes in Nebraska and Iowa underscore the critical need for disaster preparedness. Aerial images show the extensive impact, reminding us that readiness can significantly mitigate such effects: https://ow.ly/jxmN50RskEL #TornadoPreparedness #EmergencyPreparedness #NaturalDisaster #CommunityResilience #DisasterResponse

Such exciting work in wildfire science in Canada. Great to see applied science happening in real time! KT! Agency engagement, mentorship, curiosity, emerging leaders. All this happens when there are more voices at the table. People, relationships, trust, respect, sharing. Boundary spanners are important, there has been great work defining the role of boundary spanners in the West too. So excited to see where this work can go. What is next for the integrated fire management pathway?

⚠️🔥 Death toll rises in LA fires. Los Angeles may experience more severe wind events as early as Sunday, which could worsen the intense wildfires raging in the area for several days. At least 10 people have lost their lives due to the fires, which have burned over 35,000 acres and destroyed 10,000 structures, including homes, schools, and businesses. As of Friday morning, two of the largest fires remained largely uncontrolled. The National Guard has arrived to help prevent looting in evacuated areas. 👉 For the most up-to-date emergency information and evacuation updates, please visit the links below: 🔗 www.fire.ca.gov #PalisadesFire #EatonFire #Wildfires #Resilience #California #ClimateChange #CommunitySupport

🌲🔥 Witness Innovation in Action: Wildfire Defense at Work 🔥🌲 Check out this video showcasing the FireFence system in action, containing a wind-driven fire front running up a hill. This could be an additional toolbox in your community-driven wildfire defense, transforming paths and roads into effective fuel breaks! The drift-prone emission of water droplets means the system treats vegetation over large corridors ahead of the fire before the fire sucks up moist and cool air as the front approaches. The system can be scaled over long distances (kilometers / miles) and is shipped in modules with varying sizes from trailers to containers. This means a single fire crew can now treat more distance all whilst staying out of the danger zone. Wildfires are unpredictable, but preparedness makes all the difference. Take a moment to assess your community's readiness with this simple checklist: ✅ Strategic Roads Identified: Are there accessible roads surrounding your community for evacuation and emergency response? ✅ Fuel Breaks Built: Have you created and maintained fuel breaks to slow fire spread and protect critical areas? ✅ Strategic Water Reserves: Is your community equipped with water reserves (e.g., tanks, ponds, or reservoirs) in key locations for firefighting efforts? Your community's resilience starts with preparation. What steps has your community taken to prepare for wildfires? Share your insights and let’s keep the conversation going! Reach out to us if you'd like to see a demonstration near you! #WildfirePreparedness #CommunityResilience #InnovationForGood #WildfireSafety Future Forest Initiative European Space Agency - ESA Universidade de Coimbra Associação para o Desenvolvimento da Aerodinâmica Industrial (ADAI) Autoridade Nacional de Protecção Civil Hellenic Fire Service Official Πυροσβεστικό Σώμα Ελλάδας SDIS 78 SDIS 59 SDIS38 - Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours de l'Isère Service Départemental d'Incendie et de Secours de la Gironde - SDIS 33 Service départemental d'incendie et de secours des Bouches-du-Rhône (SDIS 13) Bundesamt für Bevölkerungsschutz und Katastrophenhilfe (BBK) Federal Office for Civil Protection FOCP ABC7 Los Angeles XPRIZE