Live Demo Success in Northern Israel

Last week, Firewave had the privilege of running a live demo with the Misgav Regional Council, local communities, and the Firefighter Department in northern Israel.

Protecting Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Communities

These communities are classic examples of the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) - neighborhoods surrounded by forest and highly prone to wildfires. Because of this risk, they are already well-prepared: they have trained first responders, strong communication between communities, and the ability to mobilize quickly when a fire breaks out nearby.

Misgav Region - Wildland-Urban Interface - Demo Location

However, one crucial element has been missing - early detection. While the communities are ready to respond, detecting a fire in its first moments has always been the weakest link in the chain.

Demonstrating the Missing Link

During the demo, we installed four Firewave sensors at varying distances from a controlled ignition. The results were clear:

• Detection within less than a minute

• First verified alert in under 2 minutes

• Full confirmation from all sensors by 2.5 minutes

At this point, the fire was still very small and producing almost no visible smoke. This highlights the unique strength of Firewave’s acoustic technology, which can detect fires long before cameras, gas sensors, or satellites would notice them.

Why Early Detection Matters

By detecting fires this early, communities gain the crucial extra minutes needed to act quickly. With this advantage, even light firefighting equipment can be effective — dramatically increasing the chances of stopping the fire before it spreads and threatens lives, homes, or nature.

The performance demonstrated in northern Israel proved highly relevant to local WUI communities, showing how early detection can transform readiness into true resilience.

Every Minute Counts

At Firewave, we believe every minute counts. Early detection is the key to wildfire adaptation and resilience.

🎥 Watch the video below to see the demo in action.

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