State Enterprise "Forestry Innovation & Analytical Center"
Let’s Be Mindful of Our Forests!
Fighting forest fires is an extremely responsible task that helps ensure the preservation of forests. It requires coordinated work by a wide range of employees from specialized enterprises, institutions, and organizations, as well as volunteers. The main goal is to prevent fires from occurring and, if they do break out, to eliminate their consequences and prevent them from spreading to other areas.
To implement effective measures, the State Forest Resources Agency has developed the automated system "Fires" AS, and in March 2021, the “Forestry Innovation and Analytical Centre” State Enterprise (“FIAC” SE) introduced the software product — "Fires" AS.
“Fires” AS is a platform for a unified electronic database of forest fires. It enables monitoring and analysis of entered data at various stages of extinguishing forest fires, tracking their progress, and receiving real-time information. The system also makes it possible to detect potentially hazardous areas of forest (where fires may occur) using an embedded Earth remote sensing system — a method for identifying points on the Earth’s surface where elevated temperatures are concentrated — temperature anomalies.
This function serves as a tool for predicting or preventing potential forest fires. Forest users, upon receiving notifications of temperature anomalies, can promptly respond and urgently inspect the area where the anomaly was recorded.
Since the beginning of 2025, the “Fires” AS has recorded 484 forest fire incidents covering a total area of over 2,057 hectares. This is nearly 6 times less than the forest fire area recorded in 2024. The majority of fires are still caused by active combat operations. In 2025, 171 fires were recorded over an area of 991.64 hectares. Accounting for nearly 35% of all fires.
At the same time, 103 forest fire incidents covering 262.1 hectares were caused by careless handling of fire. Which is nearly 21% of all cases.
To prevent forest fires, it is enough to follow the Fire Safety Rules in the Forests of Ukraine, which are mandatory for all enterprises, institutions, organizations (regardless of their activity or ownership),and citizens present in the forest during the fire-risk period.
We remind you that during the fire-risk period, it is forbidden to:
- make campfires in the forest (except in specially designated areas related to forestry operations);
- drive vehicles or operate machinery within forest areas (except on transit roads),unless used for forestry purposes;
- visit coniferous forests when fire danger class 5 (extreme danger) is declared;
- smoke, throw unextinguished matches or cigarette butts, or shake out hot ash from pipes in the forest, except in designated areas;
- discard rags soaked in petrol, kerosene, oil, or other flammable substances in the forest;
- refuel fuel tanks in the forest while engines are running; operate vehicles or machines with faulty fuel or spark suppression systems;
- smoke or use open flames while handling fuel and lubricants (such as refuelling engines);
- use wadding or materials capable of smouldering or igniting while hunting.
Campfires in forest areas are only allowed in specially equipped zones and recreation areas.
In addition, during the fire-risk season, citizens should not light fires in coniferous forests, in dry grassy areas, or under tree canopies. Before leaving the forest, fires must be thoroughly covered with earth or extinguished with water until they are fully out.
Violation of fire safety rules poses a threat to the environment and endangers human and animal lives! Caution and mindfulness in nature, along with adherence to ethical and fire safety rules, will preserve our treasure — the forest, as well as human and animal lives.
Будьте обачними і відповідальними!
"Fires" Automated System
The main purpose of implementing this software product is to create a unified electronic database of forest fires, ensure effective automation of data entry and processing, and enable monitoring of the forest fire situation.
Objective of the software product "Fires" Automated System: To automate and optimize the input and transmission of information about forest fires, maintain a record of forest fires with visualization on a map, and enable tracking of the fire's progression.
Functional Capabilities of the Software Product "Fires" Automated System
Entry of fire data into the registry
- 1. General Information on Fire Detection:
- Region
- Permanent forest user
- Forestry
- Time and date of fire detection
- Detected by
- Area
- 2. Fire Localization:
- Fire status
- Total area (ha)
- Area including crown fire (ha)
- Description
- 3. Firefighting Information:
- Time and date of fire response arrival
- Firefighting supervisor
- 4. Personnel Involved in Firefighting:
- Personnel
- Equipment
- Час та дата останнього оновлення
Use of the system by the operational firefighting headquarters for coordination of involved units (including own forces, State Emergency Service, volunteers, etc.)
Allows entering respective numbers of personnel/equipment involved in the firefighting operation from each agency (State Forest Resources Agency, SES units, other agencies),namely
- 5. Fire Location:
- By selecting the forest compartment and subcompartment
- By marking the fire location on the map using the appropriate geometry
The fire location can be entered in two ways:
Working with a Fire
- 1. Current Status:
- This tab is view-only and contains information corresponding to the latest (current) action related to the fire.
- When a new "Fire" is created, this tab is filled in automatically after the user saves the information in the "Add Fire" window
- 2. Actions:
- This tab is used to enter and view information about the actions taken during the fire outbreak or subsequent extinguishing (including marking the fire location on the map)
Searching for a Fire in the Fire Registry
Fire Location on the Map
Displaying the Fire Information Window on the Map
Displaying Fire Danger Classes on Forest Fund Land on the Map
Displaying Data on Forest Fire Status on the Map
Fire Information Based on Satellite Data (Remote Sensing)
Priorities and Advantages of the Software Product "Fires" Automated System
- Unified electronic database of forest fires.
- Public transparency in forest fire accounting.
- Monitoring of data entered at various stages of fire suppression.
- Ability to track the progression of forest fires.
- Visualization of forest fires on the map.
- Secure information storage system.
- Ability to generate electronic reports.
- Reduction of paper documentation.
- Access to real-time information about the current state, dynamics, and duration of fires based on remote sensing data;
- Timely notification of the responsible forest user (by territory) about potential fires based on satellite data
- Capability to identify potentially hazardous forest areas (forest fire risk) based on analysis and forecasting by overlaying multiple factors: fire danger class, methods of site clearing, lack of precipitation, proximity to roads and timber transportation routes, etc.
- Conducting fire safety assessments in forests, forecasting the situation, and developing preventive measures to protect forest stands and material assets