California Potentially Faces Worst Fire Season Ever: AX’s FireScout AI SaaS Technology Can Help Minimize the Crisis
July 09 2024 - 6:48PM
At the start of the 2024 Fire Season, AX’s FireScout AI SaaS
technology emerges as a leading technology on a global basis, in
combating these devastating events. The fire season has barely
begun, yet communities around the globe are already experiencing
unprecedented challenges. Early reports indicate a severe season
ahead, with increasing numbers of wildfires and acres burned.
AX is a global leader in advanced technology solutions, with a
presence spanning the United States, Korea, Australia, and Europe.
“Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions to
address some of the world’s most pressing issues, including
wildfire management,” said Michael Plaksin, the President and CEO
of AX. He adds, “FireScout, our state-of-the-art AI SaaS
technology, has already demonstrated significant success in early
detection and rapid response to wildfires, helping to save lives,
property, and natural resources.”
FireScout’s innovative approach utilizes advanced algorithms and
real-time data to identify fire threats faster and more accurately
than traditional methods. This proactive system enables
firefighting teams to respond swiftly, minimizing the impact of
wildfires. Our technology has been implemented across various
regions, yielding remarkable results in reducing the devastation
caused by these natural disasters.
Despite our global successes, the situation in California
highlights the urgent need for enhanced fire management
solutions.
The latest statistics from California are alarming:
- Over 312,403 total emergency responses
have been recorded year-to-date.
- More than 3,499 wildfires have occurred, almost double the
five-year average.
- Over 197,288 acres have burned, nearly 12x the five-year
average.
- 128 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
- Average Impact of Wildfires in
California: $5B per year, and growing.
These numbers do not even account for the upcoming peak months
of July through September, indicating a worsening trend that
requires immediate action.
FireScout is not presently being utilized on as many of
California cameras, leaving the state without the internationally
proven benefits and accuracy of AX’s advanced AI technology, being
able to detect fires in less than 1 minute, and providing
notifications to first responders anywhere from 20 minutes to 2
hours prior to a 911 call. It appears, the present alternatives
have proven to be insufficient in addressing the scale and
intensity of the current and growing fire threats.
The State of California urgently needs a more advanced
artificial intelligence fire detection software program to support
and combat the escalating wildfire crisis. FireScout’s proven
effectiveness in early detection and rapid response would be a
game-changer for California, as it already has in the recent past,
providing the much-needed edge to protect lives, properties, and
the environment.
AX, is a leading technology company specializing in visual
artificial intelligence (AI) Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
solutions. With a focus on visual and facial recognition
technologies, AX develops and distributes innovative products that
enhance safety and security across various industries
worldwide.
About AX
Founded in 2016, AX is an artificial
intelligence Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company that has
developed award-winning proprietary technology in the areas of
wildfire detection and visual artificial intelligence (AI)
including facial recognition, augmented reality, and
more.
FireScout, the leader in wildfire detection
SaaS, utilizes AI to provide wildfire detection in real time on a
24/7/365 basis. FireScout seamlessly integrates into existing
camera/monitor systems.
We offer the most informative, effective, and
supportive user interface system in the market today. FireScout has
been used on over 1,000 cameras throughout the Western United
States and is considered to be the de facto standard in AI for
disaster prevention in wildfire management.Join the
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Media Contact:Palak KapasiHead of Marketing
& Public Relations, AXAXmedia@alcherainc.com
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