October 2015 | Technology
Two wildfire suppliers to join as WATERAX Corporation
By Writer Wildfire Magazine
Wildfire Environmental USA Inc. and WATERAX are now officially operating as one. The company will continue operating in the United States as…
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Information Technology and the Work of Managing Fires
By Guest Writer
Wildland fire management complexity and risk continue to increase dramatically. As a result, fire sizes and duration are increasing each year and…
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IT Part 1: Tablets, Smart Phones and Common-Operating-Picture Intelligence
By Guest Writer
Over the past few years, fire and aviation management has been benefiting from changes in information technology. The most important change is…
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IT Part 2: Integrating Science and Technology into Decision-Making
By Guest Writer
Because of the development of disparate documentation and analysis processes applicable only to specific fire types and situations, a new method for…
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IT Part 3: Leveraging the Geospatial Advantage
By Guest Writer
The Wildland Fire Decision Support System (WFDSS) web-based application 
leverages geospatial data to inform strategic decisions on wildland fires. A specialized data…
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IT Part 4: Virtual Situation Awareness Tools
By Guest Writer
The USDA Forest Service, in partnership with other wildland fire management organizations, is leveraging new mobile technologies to better equip fire managers…
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