Why California Firefighters Rely on GIS

Every wildfire season, CalFire faces the impossible: protecting millions of lives, homes, and forests across California. This video reveals how GIS helps their teams stay one step ahead - mapping danger in real time, making split-second decisions, and planning for a safer, more resilient future. Behind every map is a firefighter, a family, a community counting on it. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:05 CalFire's Mission 01:12 Importance of Preparedness 01:53 Role of FRAP 02:27 GIS in Active Incidents 03:03 Damage Inspection Process 03:31 The Power of Geography Engage with #Esri on Social Media! https://twitter.com/Esri https://www.instagram.com/esrigram/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/esri/ https://www.facebook.com/esrigis/ Website: https://www.esri.com/en-us/home