Pointe Coupee and Regional Fire Tracking via Satellite
The Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA) Fire Map provides near real-time wildfire activity and weather context to address the need for intelligence on active fire perimeters. The live mapping resource consolidates satellite detections, AI-assisted verification, and local dispatch signals to give residents and emergency personnel an immediate look at unfolding incidents.
Track Wildfire Activity Using NASA and NOAA Satellite Data
The WFCA Fire Map tracks wildfire activity using a multi-layered sensor array. Data flows directly from NASA FIRMS—utilizing VIIRS, MODIS, and Landsat thermal sensors—alongside NOAA’s GOES geostationary satellites, which refresh views every five minutes to monitor rapid smoke and heat changes.
AI-Assisted Verification via Satellites on Fire
To cut through false alarms and thermal noise, the platform incorporates Satellites on Fire (SoF). This artificial intelligence system fuses multiple satellite inputs to confirm active wildfire detections at higher resolutions, ensuring the perimeters displayed reflect genuine threats.
Integrate Official Incident Records with Live Dispatch Calls
Beyond satellite heat signatures, the map integrates official IRWIN incident records and federal FEDS perimeters for growth tracking and containment status. Residents can monitor local emergency responses through live 911 dispatch calls for fires and medical incidents via PulsePoint.
Monitor Weather Context Through National Weather Service Warnings
Weather context remains central to the platform. The National Weather Service and NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center supply live Red Flag Warnings and fire-weather outlooks, alongside wind and humidity metrics. Users can explore the live tracking tools directly at wfca.com/fire-map.
View Firefighting Aircraft Feeds Alongside Live Camera Networks
The map also features live firefighting aircraft filtered to an allowlist of wildfire-tasked tail numbers, alongside live feeds from fire cameras managed by ALERTCalifornia, ALERTWest, and partner networks. Every layer is toggleable and color-coded by recency, allowing deep-link sharing for any specific state, fire, or viewport.
