Embracing Technology and Collaboration in the Fight Against Wildfires
In conversation with Tami Parkinson Program Manager, Wildland Fire Research, Development and Applications Program US Forest Service
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It seems like the last five years have brought us one devastating wildfire season after another. In the face of climate change increasing the frequency and severity of these fires, IDGA has put together the Wildfire Technology Management Summit to bring together the top minds in the wildfire management space. From April 23-24 the 5th iteration of the summit will be held at the Westin Pasadena in California, during which attendees will discuss the latest advancements in technologies that can be leveraged by fire agencies, the importance of bolstering interagency collaboration and international efforts - comparing technologies, tools, techniques, workflows and best practices for wildfire management around the world.
Before this year’s conference kicks off, IDGA sat down with one of last year’s notable speakers to discuss the event. Tami Parkinson is a Fire Management Specialist for the Wildland Fire Management Research Development and Application Group, a department in the U.S. Forest Services, and she has over thirty years experience in the wildfire management space. During her conversation with IDGA, Tami shared her experiences managing fires, what new technologies are on the horizon, and why she believes conferences like this one are important.
