Mini-Hackathon: Wildfire Prevention

Retrospective

Summary:

2023 has not been a good year for wildfires, where the season started earlier, and the devastation felt is more intense than ever. Take part in the Wildfire Prevention mini-hackathon to help find solutions to prevent wildfires and protect our precious natural resources. Teams have 45 minutes to consider available data and approaches, sketch out new designs and collaborate relentlessly on creative solutions for wildfire prevention. Submissions are assessed by a panel of esteemed mentors and experts from leading agencies, who can also provide guidance and inspiration. More details will be provided at the event!

Introduction:

As part of the CCC Mini-Hackathon, we have a shared mission: Find solutions to prevent wildfires and protect our precious natural resources.

For the next 45 minutes, you will collaborate relentlessly, brainstorming and sketching creative solutions for wildfire prevention.

Mentors and experts from leading agencies are there to provide guidance and inspiration, ensuring the projects are practical and effective. If your idea is selected as the winner, we will need a team member to deliver an awe-inspiring 5-minute presentation to inspire the audience about safeguarding our forests, the creatures that make home here and surrounding property, securing a sustainable future.

Some approaches to get you started:

Sources of Ignition Prevention: Wildfires often start from human activities such as campfires, discarded cigarettes, fireworks, and equipment sparks. Promoting awareness about fire safety and enforcing fire restrictions during dry seasons can reduce the risk of ignition.

Fuel Management: Fuel reduction is a crucial aspect of forest fire prevention. This involves thinning vegetation, clearing dead trees and debris, and creating firebreaks to interrupt the continuity of fuels and slow the spread of wildfires.

Controlled Burning (Prescribed Fire): Prescribed burning is a proactive measure used to mimic natural fire regimes. Controlled fires are intentionally set during appropriate weather conditions to reduce excess vegetation and maintain a healthy forest ecosystem.

Early Detection and Monitoring: Advanced technologies like satellites, drones, and fire lookout towers help detect wildfires in their early stages. Early detection allows for a rapid response and better chances of containment.

Community Preparedness: Communities in fire-prone areas should have wildfire action plans and evacuation strategies. Educating residents about fire safety, creating defensible spaces around homes, and conducting evacuation drills are essential to community preparedness.

Public Land Management: Managing public lands using fire-adapted strategies involves allowing some wildfires to burn naturally under controlled conditions. This approach helps maintain a healthy ecosystem and reduces the risk of catastrophic fires.

Research and Technology: Ongoing research and the use of technology have led to improved fire prediction models, early warning systems, and firefighting techniques. These advancements aid in more effective fire prevention and management.

More information:

We recommend consulting reputable sources such as government agencies, wildfire management organizations, and scientific publications on forestry and fire management for more specific and up-to-date information. Canadian Wildland Fire Information System

https://www.getprepared.gc.ca/cnt/hzd/wldfrs-en.aspx⁠

Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre

https://www.ciffc.ca/⁠

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Wildfire prevention and mitigation Alberta

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https://www.alberta.ca/wildfire-prevention-and-mitigation.aspx⁠

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How new technology could help fight and prevent wildfires in Canada - National | Globalnews.ca⁠

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Sensaitech - AI enabled sensors for fire risk assessment:

SensaIoTech.com | Crop Monitoring and Fire Risk Assessment⁠

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Gov of Alberta - Wildfire Prevention:

Wildfire prevention and mitigation | Alberta.ca⁠

wildfireinfo@gov.ab.ca⁠

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https://youtube.com/shorts/zwAizrf3YRo?feature=share⁠

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Pano AI⁠

- Actionable Intelligence for Wildfire Management

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