Colorado county gets high tech, uses fire suppression heliteam and AI to combat wildfires

A fire department in Colorado has modernized the way it fights wildfires with high-tech solutions.

Last year, Douglas County’s fire suppression helicopter and helitack team responded to 34 wildfires, including nine outside the county. But it’s not the only tool the county is using to fight wildfires.

Your reporter in Douglas County learned about how AI is being used to detect wildfires early and send that data to first responders.