SenseNet, a Vancouver-based company providing the most
comprehensive, rapid wildfire detection solution on the market,
announced today that Predator Ridge, one of Canada’s leading
four-season resort communities, has commercially installed the
company’s advanced technology integrating advanced sensors, AI
algorithms, and real-time data analysis to provide highly accurate
and early alerts to wildfire.
The installation follows the successful conclusion of a two-year
pilot project with the City of Vernon - in cooperation with Vernon
Fire Rescue Services - where Predator Ridge was one of the test
sites. Throughout the pilot, the SenseNet technology underwent
extensive testing, consistently demonstrating remarkable accuracy
and speed in providing real-time data essential for deploying
emergency response and protecting public safety.
“We are proud to be taking the lead on fire protection by
partnering with SenseNet to become the first residential and resort
community to enhance wildfire safety measures,” says Brad
Pelletier, Senior Vice President, Predator Ridge. “The integrity of
SenseNet’s solution can help protect our Predator Ridge community
and natural environment from a potential wildfire crisis through
reliable and advanced wildfire monitoring to detect the earliest
signs of wildfire and deploy the quickest response. Investing in
SenseNet technology is a testament to our commitment to the safety
and well-being of our residents. We are setting a new standard in
residential safety by proactively addressing the growing threat of
wildfires in our region.”
“In today’s environment, local governments need to be proactive
to effectively protect our communities from the devastating effects
of forest fires,” says Chief Lind, Director of Fire Rescue Services
for the City of Vernon. “Cooperative efforts with the public, other
levels of government, community minded developers like Predator
Ridge, and with our neighbours from the Okanagan Indian Band move
the needle forward on building a more fire resilient region.
Regional cooperation and a whole of society approach is key for
building resiliency and reducing risks. Everyone has a role to
play.”
“It’s our passion to partner with progressive communities like
Predator Ridge, as well as forward-looking fire departments, cities
like Vernon, and First Nations' communities like the Okanagan
Indian Band, to protect residents, the environment and precious
ecosystems by advancing technology for detection, response and
management of increasingly severe wildfires,” says Hamed Noori, CEO
and Co-founder of SenseNet, “Our proven integrated solution is
unique in the world in terms of detection, speed and accuracy and
can detect fires even in their smouldering phases when there is no
flame or smoke signature. SenseNet allows municipalities and remote
communities to safeguard their communities and assets with an
integrated solution."
Predator Ridge has installed a comprehensive network of 100
sensors, five gateways and five cameras around the entire perimeter
of the resort providing early wildfire detection using gas sensing
and thermal imaging; 24/7 monitoring and management through Vernon
Fire Rescue Services and Emergency Management; comprehensive
coverage with 360-degree views enabling AI-driven smoke detection;
and, data-driven response integrating AI with data from the
sensors, cameras, satellites and weather inputs, enabling advanced,
rapid detection and predictive analysis of wildfire behaviour.
In 2023, BC experienced the most destructive wildfire season in
British Columbia’s recorded history, with more than 2.84 million
hectares of forest and land burned and tens of thousands of
people forced to evacuate. There are currently 86 active wildfires
burning in BC. According to Bruce Ralston, Minister of Forests, the
province will continue to experience drought and a higher risk of
wildfires, due to a welcomed slow start to the wildfire season in
the province.
Located near Vernon, B.C., Predator Ridge is a world-class
resort community, situated on over 1300 acres of a natural
landscape of desert-like grasslands bordered by hillsides covered
with ponderosa pine forests. Due to the natural topography, the
North Okanagan region, including Predator Ridge, experiences a
higher wildfire risk during periods of extreme heat, drought, air
quality and lightning, which is common in similar climates.
SenseNet was founded in response to the unfortunate frequency
and devastation of wildfires in British Columbia. The SenseNet
technology uses sensors strategically placed to constantly collect
data on the chemical composition of the air, temperature, and
humidity to detect environmental irregularities. Invisible gases
can be detected in under a minute, and AI algorithms examine
information uploaded from the sensors to triangulate the exact
location of the anomaly. Real-time data is communicated through a
gateway to smoke detection cameras which can zoom in on potential
locations. If the camera detects smoke or wildfire activity, an
alert is sent via email or text to notify fire departments or
emergency responders immediately. If the fire persists, satellite
images of the fire are pulled onto the software which are analyzed
by AI algorithms to output information on the size of the fire, the
direction it is travelling, how fast it is moving, and the extent
of the burned area. This intelligence is extremely beneficial for
authorities to respond to wildfires, including planning
for evacuations and suppression.
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About SenseNet:
Founded in 2019, SenseNet provides the most advanced and
comprehensive solution for early wildfire detection, safeguarding
communities, critical infrastructure, and the natural environment
from wildfire. Powered by a unique combination of proprietary
technology integrating AI, sensors, cameras, and satellite data,
first responders can be immediately notified of wildfires.
Artificial Intelligence accesses, interprets, and supplies
information, allowing both proactive and reactive responses to
mitigate and manage the devastating effects of wildfires. The
breadth of information provided in SenseNet’s integrated solution
provides affordable, efficient and advanced detection and
management technology to cities, remote towns and First Nations
communities that need it most. With the SenseNet solution,
municipalities have an all-in-one source for accurate and immediate
wildfire detection enabling them to become leaders in fire
management; protect the lives and homes of residents; and safeguard
valuable community assets. For more information, visit
www.sensenet.ca
About Predator Ridge Limited:
Predator Ridge is one of Canada's leading four-season resort
communities featuring 22 distinct neighbourhoods of award-winning
homes located amidst 36 holes of championship golf, exceptional
accommodation and unmatched amenities. In 1991, Predator Ridge
opened its doors as a rural golf course, the longest in British
Columbia. Over the years, it blossomed to add its first subdivision
(1999), resort accommodations (2000) and amenities (2005).
Following its purchase by Wesbild in 2007, the Lower Mainland
developer renovated the clubhouse, constructed the award-winning
18-hole golf course, now known as "The Ridge", and added several
new neighbourhoods. Today, the thriving, all-season community
features 1000+ residential units planned and built to date,
surrounded by stunning panoramic views of Lake Okanagan and the
mountains. Learn more about Predator Ridge's rich history
here.
For more information, please contact: Debra Hadden, SenseNet, +1
604 240-3196 debra@sensenet.ca
- SenseNet: Rapid Wildfire Detection
Debra Hadden
SenseNet Inc.
6042403196
debra@sensenet.ca