DRˣ FireGuard: The Future of Wildfire Operations Intelligence

Introducing DRˣ FireGuard, a next-generation wildfire risk and PSPS planning platform. FireGuard blends real-time fire-weather intelligence with historical ignition data, GIS asset insight, and asset condition indicators to pinpoint where wildfire risk is highest. It automates PSPS alerts, highlights the circuits most likely to ignite, and optimizes shutoff footprints to reduce customer impact while maximizing safety. With dynamic re-energization planning, scenario analysis, and clear documentation for regulators and stakeholders, FireGuard empowers utilities to make faster, smarter, and more defensible wildfire mitigation decisions.

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Smaller, Smarter PSPS Footprints

Minimize unnecessary customer impact while maintaining safety.

Faster, More Confident PSPS Decisions & Restorations

Decision support + re-energization forecasts reduce duration and uncertainty.

Targeted Field Operations

Prioritize patrols /inspections and restoration sequencing where risk is lowest and customer impact highest.

Regulatory Defensibility & Stakeholder Trust

Transparent analytics and auditable logic support regulatory expectations.

Building On DRˣ Weather Guard’s Proven Platform

DRˣ FireGuard builds on the mature technical foundation of ISL Analytics’ DRˣ Weather Guard application, which has already demonstrated high-performance, localized forecasting for storm-driven outages.
This proven backbone provides robust weather data ingestion, machine learning-based prediction, and GIS-driven visualization.

THESE CAPABILITIES PROVIDE A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR:

Wildfire-specific wind and humidity tracking.
Key Fire risk metrics – Fosberg Fire Weather Index, Firebrand Ignition Probability, etc.
Near-real-time PSPS modeling and recalibration.
Seamless GIS integration with utility asset data to optimize hardening strategies.
Optimized “smart” post-PSPS circuit and segment restoration.

DRˣ FireGuard Will Address a Number of Key Gaps / Needs in the Risk Based, 7 Domain Wildfire Risk Mitigation Model Used by Many / Most West Coast Utilities Today.

The full scope of these capabilities is extensive and complex. Most utilities already have partial solutions but are aware of gaps.

We have identified significant gaps in each of these 7 domains, with the highest 2 priorities placed on Event Readiness (Optimum PSPS Footprint) and “Smart” Restoration.

DRˣ FireGuard Core Modules

WILDFIRE EVENT READINESS

At the core of DRˣ FireGuard within our Wildfire Event Readiness module is an optimization engine that uses spatial analysis to refine PSPS zones based on real-time risk data. This engine overlays high-risk weather zones on utility infrastructure to isolate the minimal set of circuits or parts thereof requiring de-energization.

Overlays utility infrastructure and projected asset vulnerabilities to identify circuits and substations within danger zones.
Uses weather such as wind threshold projections (e.g., 25+ mph) from multiple forecast sources to generate high-risk weather zones.
Runs a circuit tracing model to find upstream interruption devices capable of isolating power to high-risk areas.
Incorporates optimization logic to balance risk reduction vs. customer disruption: “What’s the smallest area we can de-energize to eliminate 90% of risk?”
Recalculates dynamically as weather forecasts evolve.

“SMART” RESTORATION

The platform supports dynamic re-energization planning, projects safe restoration windows and resource needs, and provides scenario analysis and comprehensive documentation to defend decisions with regulators and stakeholders.

Post-event re-energization depends on efficient inspection workflows. DR^xFireGuard will centralize inspection status from sensors, drone/satellite imagery, and field reports to prioritize safe, phased restoration.
Faster, More Confident PSPS Restorations
Decision support + re-energization forecasting for reduced duration and uncertainty.
Targeted Field Operations
Prioritize patrols/inspections and restoration sequencing where risk is lowest and customer impact highest.

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Join Us In Shaping DRˣ Fireguard – The Future Of Wildfire Operations Intelligence

We invite forward-thinking partners to help accelerate this groundbreaking platform and deliver scalable wildfire-mitigation technology to utilities of every size. Together, we can build safer and more resilient energy systems for the future. We offer a range of participation options so you can choose the level of involvement that best fits your goals and resources. Connect with us to explore how you can play a key role in shaping the future of DRˣ FireGuard.