As California wildfires grow more frequent and intense, the state\u2019s fire department reaches for powerful technology to combat the threat. CAL FIRE analysts integrate vast stores of data\u2014like current vegetation conditions and historic fire patterns\u2014with cutting-edge GIS maps. These tools help predict future fire behavior and give firefighters the information they need to respond rapidly in a crisis. That same technology supports emergency response collaboration, defensible space inspections, and damage assessments in a fire\u2019s aftermath.<\/p>\r\n