Wildfire Management

Interactive fire map on our Disaster Response and Assistance page showing fire perimeter data courtesy of GeoMAC.

GIS Fire Web Sites Fire organizations build GIS Web sites to support their operations and provide public access. GEOMAC Wildland Fire Support Fire Planning and Mapping Tools

Fire Service Data Model Get project templates and collaborate with other organizations on the Fire Service Data Model.

GIS SOPs for Wildland Fire National Wildfire Coordinating Group explains the importance of GIS standard operating procedures [PDF] for wildland fire incidents.

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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 questions—yet that is only the beginning.

GIS can provide fast, efficient analysis and data dissemination for fire planning, preparedness, mitigation, and incident response—all the vital functions for wildland fire management. [PDF]

GIS helps wildfire agencies to

• Develop fire management plans.
• Enhance situational awareness [PDF] 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.

Success Stories

Learn how wildfire management organizations benefit from the use of geographic analysis and GIS.

• For San Diego, California, Preparation Plays Paramount Role During Recent Wildfires
• Mobile GIS Aids Victoria Bushfires Search Operations

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