Firebird Project

An innovative solution for wildfire prediction and risk assessment using machine learning and deep learning models.

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Developing innovative machine learning and deep learning solutions for wildfire prediction and risk assessment

Meet the team

Project Overview

Firebird is an organization dedicated to advancing wildfire prediction and risk assessment through the integration of real-time environmental data and machine learning. Their mission is to protect communities and ecosystems by providing cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions to anticipate and mitigate wildfire risks.

8,250
Total Wildfires (2023-2024)
23.7M
Hectares Burned
$3.5B
Economic Impact
250K+
People Evacuated

With projections indicating a potential 50% rise in wildfires in certain Canadian regions by 2030, Firebird's AI-driven approach aims to alter this trajectory. Their development strategy focuses on continuous model refinement, comprehensive data integration, and active stakeholder collaboration with fire departments and forest services.

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The Firebird Team

Firebird team at Socratica Symposium

The Firebird team showcasing their wildfire prediction system at the Socratica Symposium

Development Strategy

Model Refinement

Ongoing enhancement of prediction algorithms utilizing the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.

Data Integration

Incorporation of diverse and real-time environmental and satellite data to improve prediction accuracy.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Engagement with fire departments, forest services, and other relevant organizations to ensure practical application of the model.

Development Timeline

Phase 1: Data Collection

March - August 2023

Collection and preprocessing of historical wildfire data, environmental factors, and geographical information.

Phase 2: Model Development

September 2023 - January 2024

Development of machine learning and deep learning models for wildfire risk prediction and assessment.

Phase 3: Validation & Testing

February - July 2024

Rigorous testing and validation of models against historical data and real-world scenarios.

Phase 4: Deployment & Integration

August 2024 onwards

Integration with existing systems and deployment of the prediction model for real-world use by stakeholders.