FirEUrisk

Third FirEUrisk Pilot Site Demonstration Event in Central Europe
2024-01-26 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
The third Pilot Site Demonstration Event of FirEUrisk takes place on January the 26th 2024 at 9-16:30 (GMT+1), to present the wildfire prevention resources tested in the Central European pilot site of the project. The online seminar is hosted by Technische Universität Dresden and will be streamed online.
You can find the detailed agenda of the event here.
Registration is open until the 24th of January here. Registrants will receive a link to the online event via email.

Online webinar on Wildfire Risk Management in Croatia
2024-02-09 10:00 - 14:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Having insight into the situation regarding wildfires in different countries allows building a general overview of Europe’s approach to wildfire risk management. Our upcoming webinar focuses on Croatia, with practical examples from regional and local settings.
We will hear presentations from five experts, followed by an open discussion. The presenters are:

Tomislav Kozarić from the Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service.
Topic: Weather Forecasting in Wildfire Risk Assessment.
Ana Juričić Musa on behalf of Darko Pleskalt from the Forestry Department of Croatian Forests Ltd.
Topic: Forest Management Practices for Wildfire Prevention and Mitigation.
Joško Grančić, Assistant Chief Fire Commander for the Coast at the Croatian Firefighting Association.
Topic: Fire Season Preparation of Operative Forces – Risk Assessment and Preparedness.
Tomislav Blažević, Geographical Information Systems specialist at the Croatian Firefighting Association.
Topic: Information Systems in Fire Risk Management.
Damir Krstinić from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture at the University of Split.
Topic: Wildfire Video Monitoring and Surveillance Network in Croatia – Impact of Innovative Solutions.

Link to the session will be sent to the registrants of the webinar via email. Register for free here.

FirEUrisk 7th Plenary Meeting “Facing the final year: lessons learned and expected results”
2024-03-05 - 2024-03-07
Our project consortium will gather once more, at our 7th plenary meeting between March 5th and 7th in the beautiful city of Athens, Greece. Together we will assess our progress and share valuable results and updates, covering all the relevant aspects of the project’s wildfire management strategy.
We will also take this opportunity to visit Rafina/Mati, the site of the wildfires that ravaged the Attica region around Athens during the 2018 European heat wave. Burning strong on the wildland-urban interface (WUI) these fires had an enormous impact on the zone of transition between human development and unoccupied land.
We are looking forward to meeting all the partners and participants. Stay tuned for updates from our social media channels!

Fourth Pilot Site Demonstration Event: Future risks in Northern Europe
2024-05-07 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Stockholm)
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The fourth Pilot Site Demonstration Event of FirEUrisk takes place on May the 7th 2024 at 9 – 16:30 (CET – summer time), to present project findings applicable to the North European pilot site.
You can find the detailed agenda of the event here
Registration can be done by filling out this form
The online seminar is hosted by RISE will contain presentations from the following:

Miguel Almeida, University of Coimbra – ADAI
Emilio Chuvieco, University of Alcalá
Avi Bar-Massada, University of Haifa
Jessica Hetzer, Senckenberg Research Institute
Alex Neidermeier, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Tadas Nikonovas, Swansea University – Centre for Wildfire Research
Tobias Oswald, University of Aveiro
Frida Vermina Plathner, RISE research institutes of Sweden
Carlos Ribeiro, University of Coimbra – ADAI
Johan Sjöström, RISE research institutes of Sweden
Kirsten Thonicke, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
Julia Yagüe, GMV Aerospace and Defence SAU

Fifth Pilot Site Demonstration Event
2024-06-12 09:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Athens)
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The fifth Pilot Site Demonstration Event of FirEUrisk will take place on the 12th of June from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM (EEST time zone). The event aims to present project findings applicable to the East Attica Pilot Site. The seminar will be hosted by Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh).
You can find the detailed agenda of the event here.
Registration can be done by filling out this form.

FirEUrisk Demonstration Event: European Territory fire risk
2024-09-16 09:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Rome)
Purpose:

Critical assessment of the methods developed within the FirEUrisk project for the European Territory.
Validation or semi-operational test for the summer of 2024.

Organisers: FirEUrisk Project, University of Alcala.
Date: 16th September 2024, from 9:00 to 18:00 CEST time.
Venue: Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR), Area Territoriale della Ricerca Milano 1, Via Alfonso Corti 12, 20133, Milan, Italy. Online participation is also possible.
Target audience: Forest fire related officers from European Commission institutions (DG JRC, DG ECHO, DG ENV, DG RTD, DG CLIMA, etc.). Complementary, national forest fire experts and managers (EGFF Expert Group on Forest Fires), researchers from other EU fire projects.
Topics of the meeting: FirEUrisk risk framework. Human and Natural ignition. Live Fuel Moisture Content. Fuel types and European Fuel Type map. Fire propagation. Exposure to fire. Ecological values affected by fires. Coping Capacity and Recovery time. Ecosystem Services. Fire risk integration and validation. Fire mitigation. Fire adaptation and climate scenarios for Europe. Assessment of fire danger, fire vulnerability and fire mitigation and adaptation components.
Logistics: the event will be hybrid, with preferred in-person attendance. A videconference link will be provided to registered users if they cannot attend in person. The FirEUrisk project will cover costs of lunch and coffee breaks for in-person attendants. A limited number of participants will be provided with financial support to attend the meeting in person (travel and/or accommodation costs); to request this support please fill the corresponding option in the form below.
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Fireurisk 8th Plenary Meeting: Strategic roadmap to project completion
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03
We gathered to celebrate our 8th Plenary Meeting in Alghero, Sardinia!
Over the course of two days, we reviewed our progress, exchanged valuable results, and outlined the next steps in our wildfire management strategy as the project neared its conclusion.
On the final day, we traveled to Tempio Pausania for a field trip. During a guided tour, we explored the cork oak forests and learned about sustainable management practices.
It was really good to have a few days to exchange news and opinions with partners and participants. We looked forward to our final Plenary Meeting in Alcalá next year.

Guidelines and tools for extreme fire and fire in WUI management
2024-11-08 09:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Helsinki)
Past events and research have highlighted weaknesses in responders’ ability in facing extreme fires and fires occurring in the Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas. Furthermore, scientific projections suggest that the frequency of such fires is likely to increase in the future, making it essential for responders to be equipped with a solid understanding of extreme fire behavior and the specific challenges posed by WUI environments.
This workshop is designed for civil protection, environmental, and health professionals, focusing on the rapidly evolving challenges in Europe. It aims to bridge the gap between research and operational practices by sharing the knowledge and tools developed through the FirEUrisk project. Participants will gain valuable insights and practical guidance to improve their preparedness and response capabilities in facing the new challenges of extreme fires and fire in WUIs. If you’re interested in attending, please complete the registration form https://forms.gle/XpxdkiPoRgWBwVwb9
Target Audience:
Civil protection and actors involved in wildfire risk management, environmental, and health professionals.
Find all the information here.

Webinar on integrated wildfire risk management strategy (IWRM) for Europe
2025-01-21 10:00 - 12:00 UTC
In the FirEUrisk Project, we are committed to developing a “Conceptual framework for integrating risk assessment, reduction and adaptation”, to be tested and applied at local, regional, national and/or EU levels.
We understand that there is not a unique solution to this problem. Many countries and regions around the world have successfully implemented different structures of Wildfire Risk Management (WRM). In FirEUrisk, we understand that effective wildfire risk management depends on a solid foundation of scientific knowledge and good practices, as well as well-organised fire management agencies that adhere to sound principles and are supported by established legislation and governance. To address and manage the risk of wildfires, we are developing science-based knowledge that will enable us to assess and mitigate risks in current and future conditions. Our goal is to transform this knowledge into practical guidelines and principles that can be applied across the EU regions, countries, and Europe as a whole.
In this Webinar we intend to present our proposal for an integrated wildfire risk management system and to have a feedback on it mainly from the members of the FirEurisk Observatory but also from other stakeholders interested on the subject.
Register for our online zoom webinar here.

Time (CET)
Presentation
Presenter

10h00
FirEUrisk Project: overview and results
Emilio Chuvieco (UAH)

10h20
Roadmap for an integrated wildfire risk management strategy (IWRM) for Europe
Domingos Xavier Viegas (ADAI-UC)

10h40
Perspectives from the FirEUrisk Observatory Members
All

11h25
Debate and Q&A
All

12h00
Closure of the meeting
Domingos Xavier Viegas (ADAI-UC)

Managing & living with wildfires in Europe: Highlights on Integrated Wildfire Risk Management from FirEUrisk & SILVANUS EU Horizon projects
2025-02-06 - 2025-02-14
Check out the agendas for our next two webinars co-organised by the FirEUrisk and SILVANUS EU Horizons projects. The webinars focus on sharing the best practices for living and managing wildfires in Europe within the two projects. The discussions will be in English and conceptually accessible to a general audience, and oriented towards practitioners, researchers, and policy makers. The webinars are also supported by FIRELOGUE.
1st Webinar | [06 February 2025] – 12.00pm to 13.30pm CET
Title: Main Achievements Presentation
2nd Webinar | [14 February 2025] – 12.00pm to 14.00pm CET
Title: Fuel-Relevant Land Management Strategies as part of an Integrated Fire Management (IFM) Approach
You can see the agenda here

Webinar 1 registration link
Webinar 2 registration link

Understanding climate scenarios and data for wildfire studies: Key concepts and best practices
2025-02-25 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris)
This training will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of climate scenarios, key terminology, and best practices for using climate data in wildfire studies. It will cover the differences between climate models and scenarios and their implications for fire risk assessment. Participants will also explore methods for integrating climate projections into wildfire research and adaptation planning, equipping them with the knowledge to make informed decisions in fire-prone landscapes. Indeed, the training will offer practical guidance on accessing and downloading climate data, introducing key software tools for data manipulation, such as CDO. A hands-on tutorial with dummy data and scripts will be provided, allowing participants to practice data processing and analysis on their own.
Targets:
Researchers, PhD students, fire management operatives, civil protection professionals, and environmental experts.
Check all the information here.
REGISTER HERE

FirEUrisk Information, Data and Visualisation Tools Webinar
2025-03-10 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
In this webinar we will introduce the Information, Data and Visualisation tools developed within the project. The webinar will focus on the Integrated Risk Index datasets at the European Territory Level and at the higher resolution Pilot Site level. It will introduce the Open Platform were these data can be accessed and downloaded for further investigation and the FirEUrisk viewer where the datasets can be seen in a geographic context. In addition to this, we will introduce the FirEUrisk Mobile App and the project’s WIKI pages, where detailed explanations of the concepts and terms used when considering integrated wildfire risk management.
Agenda
11:00 Short Introduction (UAH)
11:05 – Open Platform of Data, Models etc. (SATWAYS)
11: 15 – FirEUrisk Viewer (ARBONAUT)
11:25 – FirEUrisk WIKI (SATWAYS/ TUD)
11:35 – FirEUrisk Mobile App (UAH)
11:45 – Questions and Answers (All)
12:00 – End of Webinar

Link to the session will be sent to the registrants of the webinar via email. Register for free here.

FirEUrisk 9th Plenary Meeting: Lessons learned and future prospects
2025-03-20 - 2025-03-21
At last, the time has come! On March 20–21, we will gather for our final plenary meeting.
Our host city, Alcalá de Henares, birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, will provide the perfect setting as we reflect on the lessons learned over the past four years, the outcomes achieved, and the lasting impact of our project. Wildfires remain a critical challenge, making our work more relevant than ever.
During our time in this UNESCO World Heritage Site, we will not only explore its rich history but also take a moment to assess our journey. While this chapter may be closing ,our commitment to addressing wildfires is only just beginning.

How will climate and land-use change affect Europe’s near-future wildfire risk?
2025-03-31 10:00 UTC
This final webinar focuses on projections of future fire regimes and vegetation changes under combined climate and land-use scenarios. The presentations will cover possible impacts of fuel management decision to reduce fire risk that are effective and robust under future climate change. How these opportunities relate to current policy frameworks in the EU and motivate future policy development and management plans will be presented.
Check out the full agenda here.
Don’t forget to register here for the event.
