ForestWatch® Wildfire Detection

Camera-based wildfire detection and monitoring.

ForestWatch combines high-definition camera imaging, smoke-detection software, and operator review to identify early signs of wildfire and move location information into response workflows.

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Forested mountain ridge used as wildfire detection coverage context
Platform ForestWatch 4
Workflow Detect, verify, report
Use Case Remote fire monitoring
Since 2003 ForestWatch has supported wildfire detection programs for government and forestry organizations.
Camera-based High-definition imaging and purpose-built smoke-detection software scan monitored landscapes.
Operator review Detected smoke is reviewed by trained operators before response information is issued.
Response context Confirmed events can include location, imagery, camera tools, mapping, and agency context.

Overview Video

ForestWatch in an operational setting.

This Oregon Department of Forestry overview shows how camera coverage, detection software, and operator review support wildfire detection and response decisions.

Detection Workflow

From camera scan to response information.

ForestWatch is built around the full detection workflow, not a camera feed alone.

  1. 01

    Scan

    Camera sites continuously observe assigned coverage areas for early smoke indicators.

  2. 02

    Detect

    ForestWatch software analyzes image changes and identifies potential smoke events for review.

  3. 03

    Verify

    Operators use zoom, imagery, and enhancement tools to determine whether the event is a real threat.

  4. 04

    Report

    Confirmed events are tied to geographic context so the right people can receive useful information quickly.

ForestWatch 4

A modern platform for camera-based fire detection.

Web-based access

Built for modern remote access, improved deployment, and multi-agency use.

Imaging workflows

Supports faster processing, image review, and camera tools used during verification.

Scalable architecture

Designed for reliability and performance across larger regional detection programs.

Integration ready

Built to support operational, security, and interoperability needs for response workflows.

System Role

Early detection with decision support.

ForestWatch helps monitoring teams identify smoke while there is still time to make informed response decisions. The system combines camera visibility, automated analysis, operator confirmation, and geographic context.

Detection and monitoring Large-area camera coverage supports earlier visibility of potential wildfire starts.
Operator confirmation Potential smoke events are reviewed before information is sent into response workflows.
Geographic context Confirmed events can be cross-referenced with responsible agencies, land ownership, access, and mapping information.
Operator Review Possible Smoke
Geo-referenced event
Output Location context
Review Camera imagery
Tools Zoom and enhancement
Routing Agency information
Confirmed events can be paired with imagery, mapping, and response context.

ForestWatch Coverage

Talk with EVS about wildfire detection coverage.

EVS can review camera locations, communications, operational requirements, and response workflow needs for fixed and mobile detection programs.

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