WUI – FireDAWG Innovation Forum
From the Forest to the Backyard: Using Data to Combat the Flames
Tackle the hottest topics in wildfire data analysis and design cutting-edge strategies for mitigation and preparedness.
- Date: Thursday March 23, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: Wildland-Urban Interface Conference WUI), Peppermill Resort, Reno, NV.
- For additional information on WUI and the event venue, please visit: WUI
- Registration: Capped at 75 Stakeholders
- Cost for Registrants: Free with conference registration
- Hosted Amenities: Coffee and lunch will be provided.
- Theme: From Forest to The Backyard: Using Data To Combat The Flames
- Registration*: International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Questions: Please contact GISPrograms@iafc.org
Detailed Agenda
Data-Driven Solutions for Wildfire Prediction, Response, and Resilience. We delved into the hottest topics in wildfire data analysis.
| Time | Presenter | Topic |
| 8:00 am – 8:05 am | Mike Cox and Anthony Schultz | Welcome |
| 8:05 am – 9:10 am | Frank Frievalt | Wildfire Science and the WUI |
| 9:10 am – 10:00 am | Rebecca Harned | FSRI Wildland Fire Risk Matrices – Virtual |
| 10:00 am – 10:20 am | ———————————– | Break – Coffee and Tea provided |
| 10:20 am – 12:20 pm | ESRI | AI Tools – Data Focused, Damage Assessment Training |
| 12:20 pm – 1:00 pm | ———————————– | Lunch provided |
| 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Mike Varney | First Net Listening Session on Wildfire Issues |
| 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm | ESO – 10 min, First Due – 10 min, Peregrine – 10 min | Sponsor Updates |
| 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm | ———————————– | Break – Soft Drinks provided |
| 2:45 pm – 3:15 pm | WFCA | Public Safety Data Exchange |
| 3:15 pm – 3:45 pm | Katie Hansen | National Incident Feature Service & NIFC Org |
| 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm | Bridger Aerospace | Video and Data Livestreaming from Aircraft |
| 4:45 pm – 5:00 pm | ———————————– | Wrap Up |
| 5:00 pm | Sponsored By First Due Last Call | Happy Hour |
CRRL/FRM – FireDAWG Innovation Forum
Using Data To Protect Our Community: The Science Of When, Where, and What
Tackle the hottest topics in wildfire data analysis and design cutting-edge strategies for mitigation and preparedness.
- Date: Monday May 18, 2026
- Time: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
- Location: Community Risk Reduction Leadership Conference (CRRL), Renaissance, Phoenix Glendale Hotel, Glendale, Arizona.
- For additional information on CRRL and the event venue, please visit: CRRL and FRM
- Registration: Capped at 75 Stakeholders
- Cost for Registrants: Free with conference registration
- Hosted Amenities: Coffee and lunch will be provided.
- Theme: Using Data To Protect Our Community: The Science Of When, Where, and What
- Registration*: International Association of Fire Chiefs
- Questions: Please contact GISPrograms@iafc.org
Detailed Agenda
Data-Driven Solutions for Wildfire Prediction, Response, and Resilience. We delved into the hottest topics in wildfire data analysis.
