Vancouver’s SenseNet, a global leader in early wildfire detection technology, announced today that they are partnering with Rogers to introduce wildfire detection to 10 communities as part of their commitment to keeping Canadians and first responders safe.

The partnership will see SenseNet’s AI technology roll out in communities across the country, starting in Alberta and British Columbia.

“Wildfires are impacting communities across the country in an unprecedented way,” said Tony Staffieri, President and CEO, Rogers. “Climate change requires urgent action and now is the time to work with key strategic partners and use our national network to better detect fires and help reduce their impact on communities.”

Powered by Rogers 5G network, SenseNet’s technology will integrate advanced gas sensors, smoke detection cameras, AI algorithms and real-time data analysis to provide accurate and early alerts for wildfires.

Rogers and SenseNet are partnering to bring this technology to 10 communities across the country, starting with Sparwood and Willowvale in British Columbia, and Christina Lake, Grand Prairie, Jasper, Marmot Mountain, Peerless Lake, Pelican Mountain, Wabasca-Desmarais, and Wood Buffalo in Alberta. The cameras and sensors will be deployed between now and early spring.

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