Wildfire Response Needs Live Camera Access. exci.ai Has It.

The recent Seattle Times article  “WA’s wildfire cameras lack a live public feed. That needs to change” highlights a critical shortfall in Washington State’s wildfire preparedness: despite investing approximately USD 1 million annually (≈ over AUD 1,500,000) in AI-enabled wildfire camera systems, emergency responders cannot view live footage. The article makes a strong case for change.

At exci, we agree — not necessarily by opening public access, but by ensuring that those responsible for protecting lives and landscapes have uninterrupted, real-time visibility.

In a world where wildfires are spreading faster, burning hotter, and becoming harder to predict, situational awareness in real time is no longer optional. It’s essential. Both emergency services, asset owners, and landholders need direct access to live camera feeds — not delayed images or filtered alerts.

That’s not a future ambition. exci.ai already made it a reality.

Whether it’s for detecting smoke at ignition, tracking active fire lines, or verifying suppression outcomes, exci’s advanced AI Bushfire/Wildfire Detection & Management platform delivers exactly what’s needed — when it’s needed.

Situational Awareness Where It Matters Most

Wildfires don’t wait. The difference between a small ignition and a regional disaster often comes down to how quickly the threat is verified and acted upon.

That’s why our commercial customers — including forestry operators, plantation managers, agricultural enterprises, councils, and infrastructure providers — demand live access and full control of their cameras.

They rely on exci to:

• Monitor remote and high-risk areas
• Track ignition points and smoke columns as they develop
• Coordinate private firefighting teams and aerial assets
• Oversee prescribed burns and fuel reduction programs
• Seamlessly share visual intelligence with state emergency services when required

For many of our clients, these responsibilities aren’t handled by public responders. Instead, they engage private emergency services or work in tandem with state authorities. In both cases, real-time access to live feeds is non-negotiable.

Real-Time Visibility Should Be the Norm

In Australia, Fire and Emergency Services are primarily state-funded and manage public communication during fire events to prevent panic and ensure consistent messaging. exci’s platform enables these agencies to access live camera feeds for real-time threat assessment, resource allocation, and coordinated public safety.

In contrast, many of our commercial clients operate private firefighting crews to defend their own assets. They rely on exci for the same critical visibility — without delay, restriction, or dependency on third-party systems.

Built for the Field

exci’s Fire Intelligence and Alert Management System (FIAMS)

exci’s system is not a generic surveillance platform. It is a purpose-built Fire Intelligence and Alert Management System (FIAMS), developed in close collaboration with agencies like Forestry Corporation of NSW (FCNSW) and HQPlantations to meet the exacting needs of large-scale land managers.