SHAPING THE FUTURE OF WILDFIRE
PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION
APRIL 23 - 24, 2024
| THE WESTIN PASADENA • CALIFORNIA, USA
Day 1: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8:00 am - 8:55 am
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
8:55 am - 9:00 am
CHAIR’S WELCOME REMARKS
Kim Zagaris -
Wildfire Policy and Technology Director,
Western Fire Chiefs Association
9:00 am - 9:30 am
CAL FIRE: PAVING THE WAY FOR WILDFIRE RESILIENCE
Joe Tyler -
Director,
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)
- CAL FIRE pioneering approach to wildfire resilience and management
- Shedding light on CAL FIRE forward-thinking strategies, dedicated resources, and community-focused initiatives for wildfire readiness and response
- Illuminating specific instances of CAL FIRE steadfast commitment to elevating wildfire preparedness, response, and safeguarding local communities.
9:30 am - 10:00 am
THE FUTURE OF FOREST MANAGEMENT: INNOVATIONS IN SUSTAINABLE WILDFIRE PREVENTION
Angela Coleman -
Associate Chief,
US Forest Service
- Examination of sustainable forest management practices for fire prevention
- Showcasing forest health and ecosystem restoration initiatives
- Highlighting technology-driven solutions to balance conservation and wildfire prevention goals
- Insights into effective strategies for wildfire prevention, response, and aviation resources
10:00 am - 10:30 am
OVERVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR EFFORTS ON MITIGATING AND SUPPRESSING WILDLAND FIRES
Jeff Rupert -
Director, Office of Wildland Fire,
Department of Interior
- Focus on efforts for fire prevention, controlled burns
- Specific approaches for Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, Bureau of Indian Affairs land
- Overview of DOI acquisitions roadmap for the future
10:30 am - 11:00 am
MORNING NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK HOSTED BY SAMSUNG IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
11:00 am - 11:30 am
DISASTER RESILIENCE PLANNING AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATIONS
Brian Marshall -
Chief of Fire & Rescue,
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
- Cal OES's focus on disaster resilience planning and integrating technology solutions
- Showcasing technology-driven initiatives for early warning, evacuation, and communication
- Success stories in the application of innovative technologies in wildfire preparedness
Brian Marshall
Chief of Fire & RescueCalifornia Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES)
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
THE FUTURE OF AERIAL REMOTE SENSING IN ALL HAZARD RESPONSE
Manan Patel -
Chief Technology Officer,
AEVEX Aerospace
- The potential for advancing wildfire prevention and suppression through increased collaboration and coordination at the state and private forestry level
- Lessons learned from our use of advanced environment monitoring systems for informing prescribed burn strategy
- Prospective technology acquisition for prescribed fire in 2024
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
INTEGRATING STATE AND PRIVATE FORESTRY RESILIENCY FOR EFFECTIVE WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
Jeff Marsolais -
Associate Deputy Chief,
US Forest Service
- The potential for advancing wildfire prevention and suppression through increased collaboration and coordination at the state and private forestry level
- Lessons learned from our use of advanced environment monitoring systems for informing prescribed burn strategy
- Prospective technology acquisition for prescribed fire in 2024
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
LUNCH AND NETWORKING IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
1:50 pm - 2:50 pm
ADVANCING WILDFIRE RESPONSE AND PREVENTION IN COLORADO
Ben Miller -
Director, Center for Excellence for Advanced Technology,
Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
- Exploring How the Colorado DFPC (Division of Fire Prevention and Control) is rolling out using COTAK for real time location services to all public safety agencies in Colorado
- Highlighting local engagement and partnerships in implementing region-specific fire safety measures
- Discussing targeted response plans, considering Colorado's unique environmental and residential challenges
Ben Miller
Director, Center for Excellence for Advanced TechnologyColorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
SATELLITE INNOVATION: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE VISIBILITY AND KEEP TEAMS CONNECTED
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
NEW TECHNOLOGIES FROM NASA FIRESENSE TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM
Haris Riris -
Program Manager, FireSense, Earth Science Technology Office,
NASA
- NASA’s Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) has established a new program called Technology Development for support of Wildfire Science, Management, and Disaster Mitigation (FireSense Technology), to develop innovative new technologies and capabilities to better predict, monitor and manage wildfires and their impacts.
- ESTO’s FireSense Technology program is part of a larger NASA wide Wildland Fire Initiative, which involves the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD), the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD), and the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program and works with interagency partners such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the National Interagency Fire Center, and commercial partners.
- The FireSense project includes an airborne science component (annual campaigns) where improved capabilities and new technologies will be evaluated, and ultimately demonstrated to agency stakeholders in a relevant environment.
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
AFTERNOON NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK HOSTED BY SAMSUNG IN THE EXHIBITION HALL
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
TAKING A NEW APPROACH TO WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT
Mariana Ruiz-Temple -
State Fire Marshal,
Oregon Fire Service
- Implications of The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Report
- Expanding range of wildfires: Emphasizing collaboration between wildfire, and structural fire departments
- Updates from Oregon Fire Service
Mariana Ruiz-Temple
State Fire MarshalOregon Fire Service
