SANTA CLARA COUNTY FIRESAFE COUNCIL EXPANDS EARLY SATELLITE WILDFIRE DETECTION PORTFOLIO WITH ORORATECH PARTNERSHIP
Santa Clara FireSafe Council to resell OroraTech’s Space-Based Wildfire Solution Platform Throughout California
September 9, 2024, Saratoga, CA— The Santa Clara County FireSafe Council (SCCFSC), an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit, and OroraTech GmbH, the world leader in satellite-based wildfire detection and management, announced today that they have entered into a strategic partnership for the resale of OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution platform.
OroraTech’s intelligence-as-a-service company delivers thermal intelligence for a sustainable Earth. Established in 2018 with headquarters in Munich, Germany, OroraTech’s operations extend across six continents. Since the launch of the first thermal sensor FOREST-1 in 2022 and the first commercial sensor FOREST-2 in 2023, OroraTech has established a network of 25 infrared satellites that continuously monitors the Earth’s temperature on a global scale. Within just three minutes, their technology alerts customers if their assets are at risk of wildfire, ensuring timely action. Worldwide coverage is ensured through continuous real-time situational awareness data, ensuring the ability to detect fires of any size, day or night, down to a single tree. Their leading Wildfire Solution platform is used by customers across six continents, from commercial enterprises to governmental organizations. Furthermore, they build unique data products on top of their orbital fire data, adding the ability to determine fire-prone areas with their Fire Risk Index, predict the speed and movement of wildfires with their Fire Spread simulations, and quickly determine the affected area using their Burnt Area calculations. These impactful solutions and tools will provide a positive outcome to the state of California before, during, and after wildfire emergencies.
According to Seth Schalet, CEO of Santa Clara County FireSafe Council, “For wildfire detection, every minute counts. OroraTech has developed the technology to deliver information from space in real-time, so our partners and clients can take action at the earliest moments of detection. Their constellation monitors every spot on the planet 24/7 – during the day, during the night, fully automated and highly cost-efficient. Santa Clara County FireSafe Council seeks to provide a suite of early wildfire detection solutions for our clients that enhance the protection of life, property and the environment. OroraTech fits that goal, and we look forward to helping our clients expand their capabilities.”
“If you don’t detect a wildfire early on, the ability for the blaze to grow and become unmanageable grows exponentially,” claims OroraTech’s Head of Sales, Martin Herkommer. “Our ability to detect any fire on Earth gives our customers peace of mind knowing their property and land is secured. Especially after the most recent fire season, we are incredibly excited to make our impact in California and continue our mission of reducing the number of destructive wildfires.”
About Santa Clara County FireSafe Council:
As a 501 (c)3 nonprofit with a 20-year history, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council’s core mission is to mobilize the people of Santa Clara County to protect their homes, communities, and environment from wildfires. As a trusted partner across the government, fire service, corporate and WUI residential communities, SCCFSC has led some of the most complex hazardous fuel reduction projects in the region. With a board of directors and advisory board that has a deep expertise across the wildfire ecosystem including wildfire and environmental research, academia, emergency management, regional planning, technology products and wildland firefighting executive leadership, Santa Clara County FireSafe Council is uniquely positioned to lead cross-sector collaborations, government-private partnership in Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County and beyond. For more information, visit www.sccfiresafe.org/
About OroraTech GmbH.:
OroraTech is a global intelligence-as-a-service company leveraging thermal data for a sustainable Earth. Their Wildfire Solution platform is powered by high-resolution thermal data from our proprietary and public space-based sensor system, which is trusted worldwide for revolutionizing wildfire detection. Since 2022, OroraTech has established a comprehensive global monitoring network, delivering real-time situational awareness and prompt risk alerts. The cutting-edge system detects fires of any scale, day or night, ensuring timely action. Founded in 2018, OroraTech is headquartered in Munich, Germany, with operations in Canada and Brazil. With a dedicated team of over 100 experts, OroraTech is committed to delivering innovative solutions for a sustainable future. More information: www.ororatech.com
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Santa Clara County FireSafe Council
14380 Saratoga Ave
Saratoga, CA 95070
Phone: (408) 975-9591
Website: www.sccfiresafe.org/
OroraTech GmbH
St.-Martin-Straße 112
81669 Munich
Bavaria, Germany
Phone: +49 08921527220
Website: www.ororatech.com
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