Geolocation of fire extinguishing means

Geolocation of fire extinguishing means (crews, fire engines, technicians) via different devices: GPS, satellite and wireless sensor networks.

Location Type
Península
Geographic scope

Aragón.

Results

Perform real-time monitoring of the location of equipment and machinery used by personnel in fire extinguishing tasks in order to facilitate the coordination of the management of the fire fighting task force and improve fire fighting efficiency, in addition to ensuring the security of all personnel involved as it would allow them to be warned or rescued in the event of risk or accident.

Period

2013-2014

In collaboration with

Collaboration agreement on fire prevention and the fight against fire between the Government of Aragón and Red Eléctrica.

Cameras for the detection of forest fires

Pilot project involving observation cameras to detect forest fires.

Location Type
Península
Geographic scope

Aragón.

Results

The aim of this initiative is to have an automated surveillance system that can detect forest fires during the day or during the night through the analysis carried out by innovative software that is new in Spain. The system allows visual monitoring at the remote outposts located in the fire coordination centres of the Government of Aragon. It also allows a fire to be monitored and assists in the fire extinguishing tasks, as well as aid in its research and analysis.

Period

2013-2014

In collaboration with

Collaboration agreement on fire prevention and the fight against fire between the Government of Aragón and Red Eléctrica.

Vulcano project

Development of a methodology for fire risk prevention in the surroundings of electricity lines and railway networks (R&D+i). (Project co-funded by MARM).

Location Type
Península
Geographic scope

Nation-wide.

Results
  • Study of facilities/installations and their surroundings.
  • Definition of preventive actions and prioritization criteria.
  • Risk assessment and management system.
Period

2008-2011

In collaboration with
  • Iberdrola.
  • ADIF.
  • INECO.