Our Team

Trusted Expertise

Unparalleled breadth of scientific and technical expertise, with decades in wildfire modeling. Our team translates advanced research into deployable decision-support tools.

Built by Wildfire Scientists

PyreCast is built by wildfire scientists, modelers, and engineers with deep expertise in operational fire modeling. The platform translates advanced research into deployable decision-support tools without proprietary black boxes or restrictive contracts.

Our team has contributed to foundational wildfire behavior research used by agencies worldwide β€” from the US Forest Service to state emergency management offices and the nation's largest investor-owned utilities.

  • Deep expertise in operational fire modeling
  • Decades of published, peer-reviewed wildfire research
  • Trusted by federal, state, and utility partners
  • Mission-driven team focused on resilience and trust
PyreCast scientific team

Core Competencies

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Fire Behavior Modeling

State-of-the-art fire spread, ignition probability, and intensity modeling integrating weather, terrain, and fuel conditions.

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Weather & Climate Science

High-resolution WRF-based weather inputs coupled with climate-informed projections for both near-term and seasonal risk assessment.

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Remote Sensing & Detection

Integration of satellite hotspots, drone imagery, IoT sensors, and camera networks for continuous real-time fire detection.

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Geospatial Analytics

Advanced GIS-powered visualization and analysis tools purpose-built for utility asset management and emergency operations.

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Probabilistic Risk Assessment

Ensemble modeling that delivers ranges of possible scenarios β€” from best-case to worst-case β€” enabling nuanced, risk-aware planning.

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Scalable Platform Engineering

Microservices-based architecture designed for pilot deployments to statewide and nationwide operational scale.

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PyreCast provides near instant access to a multi-view web map, weather, vegetation/fuels, topography, risk analysis, and near-term wildfire spread predictions. It is user-friendly, powerful and at the forefront of technology for decision makers.
β€” Taro Pusina, Federal Wildfire Behavior Analyst, US Forest Service

Trusted Across Sectors

PyreCast supports utilities, insurers, researchers, and public agencies with reliable wildfire intelligence used to inform high-stakes decisions. Our forecasts are integrated into widely used public safety platforms such as Watch Duty.

PyreCast's growing customer base and strategic partnerships reinforce its role as a trusted foundation for proactive wildfire risk management across both operational and public safety environments.

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