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How a space-based wildfire system is changing emergency management in Colorado
['Iain Hoey']
International Fire & Safety Journal
Larimer County partners with OroraTech for wildfire detectionThe Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with OroraTech USA to improve wildfire preparedness and response across Colorado’s fire-prone northern region.
The 2025 pilot programme integrates OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution platform into the county’s Emergency Services Division workflow.
AI modelling enhances emergency decision-makingJustin Whitesell, Chief of Emergency Services for the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, said: “Larimer County continues to face rising wildfire frequency and severity.
Technology supports wildfire resilience in ColoradoThe Larimer County pilot reflects growing interest in satellite-driven fire intelligence across the American West.
Relevance for fire and safety professionalsSatellite-based wildfire detection systems such as OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution could inform emergency and disaster response managers evaluating digital monitoring tools for regional preparedness planning.