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Firefighters Urge Allan Government to Fund Lifesaving AI Bushfire Cameras

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Firefighters have called on the Allan government to fund AI bushfire detection cameras in the upcoming budget after this year’s catastrophic fire season burned across Victoria.

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Victorian firefighters are advocating for the state government to allocate budget funding for an AI-powered bushfire detection camera network following a season of severe fire activity. The proposal focuses on utilizing machine learning to identify smoke plumes in real-time, aiming to reduce response times and prevent localized fires from escalating into catastrophic landscape-scale events. While the technology addresses physical disaster mitigation, it highlights the increasing reliance on automated systems for critical infrastructure protection and public safety in the face of escalating climate risks. This development reflects a growing trend in Australian state policy to integrate AI into emergency management frameworks to manage high-consequence natural hazards.

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Firefighters beg Allan government to fund lifesaving AI bushfire camerasFirefighters have called on the Allan government to fund AI bushfire detection cameras in the upcoming budget after this year’s catastrophic fire season burned across Victoria. Sale now on Unlock this story and more with your subscription Full Digital Access What’s included Unlimited articles on app & web Subscriber-exclusive newsletters A digital version of Today’s paper Enjoy puzzles SuperCoach Plus stats & analysis while playing LIMITED TIME OFFER Pay As You Go No lock-in contract $1 for 1 monthThen $35 charged monthly.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access $1 charged for a duration of 1 month, after which it automatically renews at $35 charged monthly. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. New customers only. Prices after any early discounted periods may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. 12 Month Plan Lock in & save $5 a week for 12 months($260 min. cost) charged as $20 every 4 weeks. Then $20 charged every 4 weeks.* *Read the fine print Full Digital Access 12 Month Plan costs $260 (min. cost) for the first 12 months, charged as $20 every 4 weeks. This automatically renews after the first 12 months to be charged as $20 (min. cost) every 4 weeks. Renewals occur unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Not in conjunction with any other offer. Prices after the first 12 months may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Read every article Full app & web access 24/7 Today’s paper Read the paper online exactly as it was printed Newsletters Subscriber exclusive news emails straight to your inbox News from our network Enjoy access to 11 of our news sites (exc. The Australian) Read every article Full app & web access 24/7 Today’s paper Read the paper online exactly as it was printed Newsletters Subscriber exclusive news emails straight to your inbox News from our network Enjoy access to 11 of our news sites (exc. The Australian) Subscribe Other subscription options Print + Digital Subscriptions Corporate Subscriptions Your Selection: $0 Your Selection – Change selection Today’s Total $0 Read the fine print Terms and Conditions Sorry, we are unable to process your request at this time. Please try again later.