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Abstract
Assessing Fire Risk in Florida Using Integrated GIS and Remote Sensing Approaches
Track: EMS, Fire, Disaster Management
Author(s): Jim Brenner, Julie Coen, Susan McLellan
The Florida Division of Forestry will be completing a State-wide fire risk assessment system in May 2002 using the latest in remote sensing data and GIS technologies. The core component of the system is a GIS-based Fire Risk Assessment (FRAS) application using ArcInfo integrated with the FLAMMAP fire risk model. This system will assist fire managers with the mitigation of the harmful effects of wildfire and function as a valuable planning tool for local fuel reduction efforts. GIS inputs of wildland fire susceptibility, population density, land value, and fire response accessibility will be weighted and combined to develop estimates of "Levels of Concern." Space Imaging is developing a software application that will allow modifications to the model inputs so that the model can be rerun to produce new estimates of fire risk to develop new "Levels of Concern" outputs. This paper will review the final product as well as achievements and issues associated with integrating remote sensing, GIS, and external models for fire risk assessment.
Jim Brenner
Florida Division of Forestry
Forest Management Adm.
3125 Conner Blvd. Suite A
Tallahassee , FL 32399-1650
USA
Phone: 801-325-1006
E-mail: brennej@doacs.state.fl.us
Julie Coen
Space Imaging
Regional Mgr., Salt Lake City
182 South, 600 East
Suite 203
Salt Lake City 84102
USA
Phone: 801-325-1006
Fax: 801-325-1009
E-mail: jcoen@spaceimaging.com
Susan McLellan
Florida Division of Forestry
Forest Protection Bureau
3125 Conner Blvd. , Suite A
Tallahassee 32399-1650
USA
Phone: 801-325-1006
E-mail: mclells@doacs.state.fl.us