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Capabilities - Fire & Smoke Detection

Fire & Smoke Detection uses computer vision to identify visible flames and smoke plumes in video feeds, providing an early warning layer that complements existing fire alarm systems. The system is designed to achieve detection within approximately 15 seconds from the first visible sign — significantly faster than ceiling-mounted heat or particle detectors in large, open, or outdoor spaces. Our models distinguish between smoke from fire, steam, dust, and vehicle exhaust to minimize false alarms. This capability is particularly effective in warehouses, forests, construction sites, and other environments where traditional sensor placement is impractical.

Fire & Smoke Detection
Flame & Smoke Detection
Visual
Avg. Detection Time
~15s
False Alarm Suppression
Multi-Frame

How it works - Fire & Smoke Detection in three steps

Get started with fire & smoke detection in minutes using your existing camera infrastructure.

  • Deploy Monitoring Cameras. Use existing surveillance cameras or add purpose-mounted cameras covering high-risk areas. PTZ cameras can be configured to sweep zones on a schedule, maximizing coverage area per camera.
  • Visual Flame & Smoke Analysis. Dual-path models analyze both texture/color signatures of flames and the motion characteristics of smoke plumes. Temporal analysis across multiple frames reduces false triggers from transient events like reflections or fog.
  • Alert Response Teams Immediately. Confirmed detections trigger multi-channel alerts — sirens, SMS, email, and integration with building management systems. Each alert includes a snapshot, camera location, and confidence score for rapid triage.

Features

Everything you need for production-grade fire & smoke detection.

  • Flame Detection. Identifies visible flames by analyzing color, texture, and flicker frequency. Effective on fires ranging from small incipient flames to fully developed blazes.
  • Smoke Plume Detection. Detects smoke by analyzing semi-transparent, rising visual patterns. Distinguishes smoke from steam, fog, and dust through motion trajectory and opacity analysis.
  • Wildfire Early Warning. Mountaintop and tower-mounted cameras scan vast areas for distant smoke columns. The system can detect smoke plumes from fires over 5 km away under clear conditions.
  • False Positive Suppression. Multi-frame temporal analysis, environmental context (sun position, weather), and classification models suppress common false triggers including headlights, reflections, and steam.
  • Zone-Based Sensitivity. Configure different sensitivity levels for different zones within a camera view — high sensitivity near flammable storage, reduced sensitivity near steam vents or kitchens.
  • Integration with Fire Panels. Outputs integrate with building fire alarm control panels via dry contact relays, Modbus, or BACnet. Video verification assists fire departments in pre-arrival assessment.
  • Outdoor and Open-Space Coverage. Designed for spaces where ceiling-mounted sensors are impractical: open-air storage yards, forests, construction sites, and agricultural land.

Use cases

Real-world applications of fire & smoke detection across industries.

Warehouse Fire Prevention

High-rack warehouses have ceilings too tall for conventional detectors to respond quickly. Camera-based detection at rack level can identify fire in seconds, before smoke reaches the ceiling.

  • Logistics
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail

Wildfire Perimeter Monitoring

Forestry agencies need early detection of fires in remote areas. Tower-mounted cameras with long-range lenses can scan the horizon continuously, detecting smoke columns before they become visible to ground observers.

  • Government
  • Conservation
  • Utilities

Construction Site Safety

Hot work, welding, and exposed materials create fire risk on construction sites. Visual detection can provide instant alerts when sparks or flames appear outside designated hot-work zones.

  • Construction

Solar Farm Monitoring

Electrical faults in solar panels can cause fires across large, unmanned sites. Camera drones or fixed cameras can detect flames and smoke across the array, triggering shutdown protocols.

  • Energy
  • Utilities

Industrial Process Monitoring

Chemical plants and refineries contain high-risk areas where fires can escalate rapidly. Video-based detection can provide a redundant layer alongside gas detectors and heat sensors.

  • Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Chemical

Historic Building Protection

Heritage structures often cannot accommodate modern fire suppression systems without damage. Non-invasive camera-based detection can provide early warning without physical modification to the building.

  • Government
  • Hospitality
  • Cultural

See how fire & smoke detection works in your environment

Schedule a free discovery call. We will walk through your cameras, your use case, and what our detection models can do for you.

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Technical specifications

Models
Dual-path architecture: flame classifier (EfficientNet-B4) + smoke segmentation (U-Net variant)
Accuracy
Dual-path flame and smoke analysis with multi-frame temporal suppression of false positives
Latency
~15 seconds average from first visible sign to alert; per-frame inference <70ms
Input Formats
RTSP, ONVIF, MP4, HLS, PTZ control integration
Output Formats
JSON, MQTT, Webhooks, BACnet, Modbus, dry contact relay triggers
Edge Support
NVIDIA Jetson, hardened outdoor enclosures, solar-powered remote units

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