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PFIRS Progress Update: Recent Developments and Next Steps

Stay informed on the latest updates about the PFIRS system, its advantages, recent developments, system tests, and upcoming phases for further expansion. Contact Joelle Hulbert for more information.

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PFIRS Progress Update: Recent Developments and Next Steps

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  1. Progress Update Jason Branz Joelle Hulbert

  2. PFIRS Overview: ARB Public Input Emissions Data to BlueSky Aware of where burns are taking place Post burn reports make short work for emissions inventory Update CB3s Can see burn-day information BlueSky PFIRS Database Land Mgr. Air District Receives and Approves SMP Submit SMP Submit Post-burn report Call for ignition approval “Okay!/No Way!”

  3. Current Status • PFIRS is fully operational • https://secure.arb.ca.gov/pfirs • PFIRS’ Advantages • Recent Developments • System Test and Feedback • Next Steps

  4. PFIRS’ Advantages • Security • Secure Servers • keeps unauthorized individuals from viewing information • Redundant System is continually backed up • No data is lost if your computer goes down • Able to track activity on SMPs via time stamp • Easy to Access Data from Anywhere • Just Log in and Go!

  5. Recent Developments • Redesigned User Interface • Increased Functionality • Easier to Use • Sort Active Burns By Agency • Front Map • Upload Multiple Burn Units from Spreadsheet • Automatic Email Notifications

  6. System Test • Started September 2007 • Lake Tahoe Air Basin • Eleven Land Managers and Air Districts • Thirty People have used PFIRS during the test • Tester’s Feedback • Largely Positive • Instrumental in clarifying needs of districts and land managers • Gave the opportunity to work through undiscovered issues

  7. Next Steps (1 of 2) • ALM previously had PFIRS Steering Committee • Coordination with ALM will be vital as we consider • Further expansion of testing • In the same air districts • Into new air districts • Release of PFIRS later this year • Method and course of release

  8. Next Steps (2 of 2) • Developments and Coordination with Bluesky will be in Phase II • Starting in 2008 • Continued improvement of PFIRS depends on users input • Please let us know what you think of it!

  9. For more information, please contact: Joelle Hulbert PFIRS Project Manager jhulbert@arb.ca.gov 916.322.7456

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