Our Team
Trusted Expertise
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 — 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
Core Competencies
Fire Behavior Modeling
State-of-the-art fire spread, ignition probability, and intensity modeling integrating weather, terrain, and fuel conditions.
Remote Sensing & Detection
Integration of satellite hotspots, IoT sensors, and wildfire camera networks for continuous real-time fire detection.
Probabilistic Risk Assessment
Ensemble modeling that delivers ranges of possible scenarios — from best-case to worst-case — enabling nuanced, risk-aware planning.
Weather & Climate Science
High-resolution WRF-based weather inputs coupled with climate-informed projections for near-term and fire weather assessment.
Geospatial Analytics
Advanced GIS-powered visualization and analysis tools purpose-built for utility asset management and emergency operations.
Scalable Platform Engineering
Microservices-based architecture designed for pilot deployments to statewide and nationwide operational scale.
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.