Episode 270: Providing Global Fire Capability and Data Equity with Karen O’Connor

Episode • Apr 17 • 12m

Here’s how Earth Fire Alliance is enhancing global fire monitoring:

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

In this episode:

How Earth Fire Alliance provides data equity and real-time situational awareness to fire agencies
How their partnership with XPRIZE is driving innovation in Earth observation technology
Insights on better tools for decision-making and risk reduction

Hear from Karen O'Connor - the Founding Principal at the Earth Fire Alliance.

Karen introduces Earth Fire’s ambitious mission to revolutionize fire monitoring through a new constellation of satellites. As a nonprofit organization, they are dedicated to providing global fire capability and ensuring data equity for fire agencies around the world. The satellites, designed for real-time fire monitoring, offer a high-resolution pixel size of 80 meters with updates every 20 minutes, allowing agencies to gain situational awareness and make informed decisions.

The conversation also explores the Earth Fire’s collaboration with XPRIZE, leveraging Earth observation technology and benefiting from cutting-edge innovations developed through the competition. With the satellite launch just months away, the Earth Fire Alliance is eager to provide fire agencies with critical data to enhance their response and risk reduction efforts.

So take a listen to hear what she has to share!

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