Bridger Aerospace has partnered with TracPlus to integrate real time aerial firefighting data into its IGNIS software platform, providing wildfire response teams with a shared operational picture of suppression activities.
The collaboration combines TracPlus’ aircraft tracking, aviation intelligence and aerial drop event data with Bridger’s IGNIS platform to improve situational awareness for firefighters, aviation personnel and incident managers.
Improved operational visibility
The integrated platform is designed to enable ground crews to view aircraft locations, identify where suppression drops have taken place and understand how aerial operations are affecting the wider wildfire incident.
By bringing together information from multiple systems, the companies aim to improve decision making on the fireground and provide responders with faster access to operational data.
Supporting connected wildfire operations
The partnership aligns with the growing emphasis on connected and interoperable wildfire technologies, as agencies increasingly rely on data driven decision making during wildfire incidents.
Sam Davis, CEO of Bridger Aerospace, said: “We are thrilled to partner with a tried-and-true data provider in the wildfire industry. As we bring together TracPlus and their data integration with IGNIS, we believe this combined solution will enhance tangible situational awareness for our own aerial firefighting operations as well as incident management teams across the nation.
“Technology is the new frontier in our mission to protect lives, property, and the environment and we just got stronger with TracPlus as a strategic partner.
Todd O’Hara, CEO of TracPlus, said: “Trying to do everything yourself isn’t the best way in modern wildfire response. Our industry moves forward when specialists each perform what they do best and connect their work.
“By delivering our expertise in bringing aviation data together from every source and streaming it directly into the IGNIS platform, we are empowering the people on the frontline with a more complete operational picture to do their jobs better and help keep their communities safe.”
