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ArcGIS as a System
ArcGIS is a system that facilitates collaboration and author data depending on the needs of your organization.
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Join us at one of these upcoming events for wildland fire management. Meet members of the Public Safety Team, see the latest GIS solutions, and network with your peers.
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Wildland Fire Management
Maps are essential for fighting wildfires. You must be able to quickly answer questions such as: where is the fire and how fast is it spreading; what are the priority values to protect; and what are the risks to firefighters and the community? GIS produces maps that answer these and other questions. Yet that is only the beginning. GIS provides the capability for fast, efficient analysis, and data dissemination.
Fire planning, preparedness, mitigation, incident response, and recovery are vital functions for managing effective wildland fire programs. ArcGIS helps wildfire agencies:
- Develop fire management plans
- Enhance situational awareness and improve firefighter safety
- Access real-time fire status and control efforts
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies
- Optimize resource placement and allocation
- Develop budget requirements
- Support incident management mapping and analysis requirements
ArcGIS Explorer Online is used to illustrate California's recent fire history including perimeters.
