Wildfire detection equipment

To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) expedite the placement of wildfire detection equipment, such as sensors, cameras, and other relevant equipment, in areas at risk of wildfire; (2) expand the use of satellite data to improve wildfire detection and response; (3) expedite any permitting required by the Secretary concerned for the installation, maintenance, or removal of wildfire detection equipment; (4) use unmanned aerial vehicles to assess wildland fires in their incipient stages to determine the appropriate initial response actions; (5) review permitting described in paragraph (3) and procurement requirements for wildfire detection equipment within the context of modern and innovative technology; and (6) annually provide a forum for companies engaging in the development and testing of emergent wildland fire technology to engage with wildland fire managers.

To the extent practicable, the Secretary concerned shall— (1) expedite the placement of wildfire detection equipment, such as sensors, cameras, and other relevant equipment, in areas at risk of wildfire; (2) expand the use of satellite data to improve wildfire detection and response; (3) expedite any permitting required by the Secretary concerned for the installation, maintenance, or removal of wildfire detection equipment; (4) use unmanned aerial vehicles to assess wildland fires in their incipient stages to determine the appropriate initial response actions; (5) review permitting described in paragraph (3) and procurement requirements for wildfire detection equipment within the context of modern and innovative technology; and (6) annually provide a forum for companies engaging in the development and testing of emergent wildland fire technology to engage with wildland fire managers.