Harnessing real-time data to create the ultimate prevention tool

Designing for the extreme

Architecting a rapid-loading map of provincial fire activity was a significant technical feat, but visual clarity was the true challenge. We engineered a “worst-case scenario” UX to maintain legibility when multiple data layers (smoke, lightning, fire perimeters) overlap. Stress-testing these extremes led to a visual language of distinct patterns and icons that instantly communicate urgency on any screen size.

Same data, different views 

By reusing the same structured data pipeline for both the map and the Current Situation Status Report, we ensured a “single source of truth” across the ecosystem. This alloweds us to transform complex telemetry into a highly readable, automated interface,; drastically reducing the time it takes to deliver accurate information to the public, media, and partners.

Safety shouldn’t be a pull request; it should be a push. We elevated alerts from a secondary feature to a core component of the map experience, removing the burden of constant monitoring. To ensure delivery in high-risk, low-signal areas, we deployed a “multi-channel” solution using  emails, in-app notifications but also SMS.

A customizable, embeddable widget for partners

To significantly increase SOPFEU's reach and strengthen its prevention strategy, we created an adaptable, embeddable widget. This tool allows regional authorities and local partners to display localized fire danger ratings and map segments directly on their third-party websites.