Scottech have been involved with fire weather monitoring since the first automatic weather stations were installed in the mid-80s.
These systems use an algorithm based on air temperature, humidity, wind speed and rainfall to calculate the fire risk for an area. This then allows rural fire officers to manage their resources efficiently for rapid deployment in the areas at most risk. In addition, real time data provides instant information on changes in wind direction and speed during fire events. Hand held devices also provide portable readings of wind, humidity and temperature.
