The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with OroraTech USA, the global leader in space-based wildfire intelligence, marking a significant step in enhancing wildfire preparedness and emergency response across one of Colorado’s most fire-prone counties.
Under a 2025 pilot program, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office Emergency Services Division has integrated OroraTech’s Wildfire Solution platform into its operational workflow. The service delivers near-instant wildfire alerts, AI-powered fire spread modeling, and critical insights tailored to Larimer’s mountainous terrain and diverse population zones. The platform supports early identification of wildfire outbreaks, faster situational assessments, and the ability to predict fire spread during the first 24 hours of an incident.
“Larimer County continues to face rising wildfire frequency and severity. OroraTech provides us with a new layer of intelligence to act faster and smarter,” said Justin Whitesell, Chief of Emergency Services for the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office. “Their platform helps us to verify ignition points, model fire spread, and make better decisions with our firefighting resources. It’s quickly becoming a vital addition to our toolkit.”…