2024 SMART FIRES All Hands Meeting

The SMART FIRES All Hands Meeting is an annual gathering that brings together top scientists, students, and community leaders to advance wildfire and prescribed fire research across Montana. This collaborative event focuses on using cutting-edge technology, artificial intelligence, and advanced optical sensors to better understand forest fires and smoke behavior. Attendees share project updates, demonstrate new tech tools, and plan future research to help protect local communities. By fostering teamwork among different universities and organizations, the meeting drives innovative solutions for safer, more effective fire management.