Wildland Fire

How can GIS help your business areas?

Wildfire Protection Planning

The Wildfire Protection Planning solution helps communities analyze historical wildfire patterns, evaluate their effects on structures, and prioritize mitigation efforts that minimize wildfire impacts and safeguard people and property.

Plan for the unpredictable
Preparedness

Map assets, plan evacuation routes, and position resources based on terrain, weather, and fire history—enabling faster, better-informed emergency responses that save time and lives.

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Response

Enhance wildfire response through providing real-time mapping of perimeters, resources and assets. This collaborative platform helps teams make faster, data-driven decisions for deployment, protection and safety.

Respond faster and better-informed
Recovery

Post-fire, imagery and field data help assess damage, analyze burn severity, and prioritize restoration work—supporting long-term recovery and building resilience against future fires.

Watch the wildfire mapping & imagery webinar
Policy & Governance

Data-driven insights from GIS support wildfire policy and governance by revealing trends in risk, land use, and fire behavior. This supports stronger regulations, funding decisions, and coordination across agencies.

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Live Wildfire Maps & Data

Gain access to open wildfire data and events in Canada to ensure your community is safe

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Emergency & Disaster Management

Esri’s Emergency Management Solution helps you manage risk, improve response, and make better-informed decisions—when and where it matters most

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Disaster Response Program

Esri provides organizations with GIS technology and response expertise when their capacity has been exceeded

BC Wildfire Story Map

Explore post-wildfire studies and findings through interactive 3D scenes and stories

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