Consulting
Expert guidance when the stakes are highest.
17 years of wildfire technology experience, ready to work for your agency, department, or organization.
Trusted Advice Across Every Layer of Wildfire Readiness
Wildfire agencies are being asked to do more with less—faster detection, smarter resource staging, safer operations. The market is flooded with emerging tools, but choosing and deploying the wrong one is costly.
That’s where independent, operational expertise makes the difference. Tyler Smith has spent 17 years embedded with wildfire agencies across North America, not as a vendor, but as a trusted technical advisor who understands how decisions are actually made in the field.
Tyler Smith
Founder and President,
Canada Wildfire Technology Inc.
“Small actions, massive impact. If every property and business owner takes actions to prepare, we build a united front against wildfire. We aren’t just protecting our own investments; we’re giving our first responders a fighting chance.
We've Supported 10+ Government Agencies
NRCan
USFS
Canadian Space Agency
USGS
Alberta Wildfire
NASA
CalFire
NOAA
BC Wildfire Service
Deep Knowledge Across the Full Response Lifecycle
Fire Danger Rating Systems
Hands-on expertise with the Canadian Forest Fire Danger Rating System (CFFDRS) and the U.S. National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS), including fire weather indices, fuel moisture behaviour, and how readiness decisions translate into operational action.
Wildfire Camera Networks
More than five years leading camera programs—from technology selection and remote-site power and connectivity planning to alerting workflows and real-world operational use. Covers both ignition detection in high-hazard zones and active-incident situational awareness.
Satellite Detection and Monitoring
Extensive experience helping agencies adopt satellite-based wildfire detection, including early-heat detection, duty-officer alerting, and integration with command-and-control workflows. Prior work includes NRCan, CSA, CalFire, USFS, USGS, NASA, and NOAA.
Operational Equipment & PPE
Support for departments and wildfire crews with NFPA-1977 compliant protective equipment, portable pumps, tools, and accessories — including product selection, supply logistics, deployment readiness, and training considerations.
Structure Protection & WUI Operations
Practical knowledge of structure protection strategies and Wildland Urban Interface operations, including SPU deployment, property-level pre-treatment, FireSmart principles, and the equipment needed to protect homes and critical infrastructure at risk.
Government Procurement & RFP Support
Full-cycle support for government procurement processes, competitive bid evaluations, and RFP development—helping decision-makers evaluate technology fit, negotiate procurement, and drive successful adoption across their organizations.
Who do we help?
Provincial and territorial wildfire agencies evaluating new technology
Municipal fire departments navigating WUI preparedness, equipment needs, and community protection.
Federal agencies requiring independent technical assessment and validation of emerging tools.
Businesses and infrastructure operators protecting high wildfire-risk zones.
Commercial property and private estate owners seeking to harden physical assets and infrastructure against wildfire.
Winery, ranch, and agricultural operators protecting high-value crops, livestock, and specialized equipment from wildfire.
Let's Talk About Your Wildfire Challenges
Every engagement begins with a conversation. Book a free 30-minute call with Tyler—no sales pitch, just an honest discussion about where expert guidance can make the greatest impact for your organization.
Tyler Smith
Founder and President,
Canada Wildfire Technology Inc.