In October 2023, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council partnered with exci, an Australian-made AI company, to enhance bushfire preparedness across the region. Using cutting-edge artificial intelligence, exci’s system analyses live camera feeds and satellite data to detect smoke and thermal anomalies within minutes of ignition.
This technology enables emergency services to receive instant alerts, helping them respond faster and more accurately. Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson praised the system’s ability to provide real-time, location-specific fire intelligence, which is critical in preventing small ignitions from escalating into catastrophic events.
exci’s Managing Director, Christopher Tylor, highlighted the company’s commitment to community safety and technological sovereignty, noting that the AI platform was both developed and operated in Australia.
As Queensland faces heightened fire risk from the return of El Niño conditions, exci’s technology offers a proactive approach to protecting lives, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the Sunshine Coast.
For more details, please refer to the original article: Coolum Advertiser – AI technology set to strengthen coast’s fire preparedness.
