Comprehensive Wildfire and Forest Protection System

Formal Proposal: FireGuard – A Comprehensive Wildfire and Forest Protection System

Submitted by: OGGO CORP

. Executive Summary

FireGuardian Solutions proposes an integrated wildfire prevention, suppression, and recovery system for Washington’s forests, combining proven forest management practices with state-of-the-art technology. Our solution reduces wildfire size by 95% (from 100,000 acres to 5,000 acres, cutting CO₂ emissions from 1-2 million tons to 0.05-0.1 million tons per event), accelerates sequestration recovery from 75 years to 20-25 years (reducing losses from 7.5-15 million tons), and generates $15-30 million annually in carbon credits and ancillary revenue. Priced at $1.8 million per year for 100,000 acres, with performance incentives up to $600,000, FireGuard leverages Washington’s $1.8 billion climate budget to deliver unmatched environmental, economic, and social value. This is not just a service—it’s a legacy, visible from the sky and rooted in the ground.

2. Background and Need

Washington’s wildfire crisis is intensifying. In 2023, fires consumed 174,000 acres; 2024 was worse. A typical 100,000-acre fire releases 1-2 million metric tons of CO₂ and disrupts sequestration capacity (200,000-400,000 tons/year), costing 7.5-15 million tons over 75 years of regrowth. Existing methods—satellite monitoring (18.4 km² resolution), reactive firefighting, and fragmented management—fail to detect fires early, prioritize carbon-rich stands, or accelerate recovery. The DNR requires a proactive, scalable, and climate-aligned solution to protect forests, meet 2030 net-zero goals, and engage communities amidst rising costs and climate extremes.

3. Proposed Solution: FireGuard System

FireGuard unites traditional forest management with advanced technology into a year-round, end-to-end framework: prevention, suppression, recovery, and monetization.

3.1 Prevention: Fortress Forests

• Fire Breaks: Establish and maintain 10,000 acres of fuel breaks (10% of 100,000 acres), targeting younger stands (2-3 tons CO₂/hectare/year) to minimize sequestration loss. Deploy robotic cutters guided by drone-mapped fuel loads.

• Prescribed Burns: Conduct low-severity burns on 5,000 acres annually (spring/fall, <10% tree mortality), releasing 200,000 tons CO₂ vs. 1-2 million from wildfires. Use weather models for precision timing.

• Selective Thinning: Thin 20,000 acres, removing 10-20 small trees/hectare (<10-inch diameter); convert wood to lumber for off-site carbon storage.

• Technology: 20-drone swarms (DJI Matrice 350s, LiDAR/thermal) and 1,000 hyperspectral sensors (moisture, heat) monitor monthly, powered by Starlink and 10 solar micro-hubs (5 kW each). AI adapts to 2025-2035 climate projections, optimizing break placement.

• Outcome: Reduces fire spread by 50%, preserves 200,000-400,000 tons/year sequestration capacity.

3.2 Suppression: Sky Command

• Rapid Response: Drones detect fires at 0.5-1 acre (5-20 tons CO₂), relaying data via Starlink to mobile command trucks (5G hubs). Crews prioritize mature stands (100-200 tons/hectare) with firelines and water drops.

• Technology: Swarm AI coordinates 20 drones for 10-minute response; drops retardant pellets. Sensors trigger alerts within 15 minutes. Solar hubs ensure uptime.

• Outcome: Shrinks fires to 5,000 acres (95% reduction), saving 0.95-1.95 million tons CO₂ per event.

3.3 Recovery: Green Rebirth

• Reforestation: Seed 10,000 acres/year via drones (70% ponderosa pine, 30% Douglas fir, 1,000 trees/hectare); mini-bots plant in rugged terrain. Use climate-adapted hybrids for resilience.

• Biochar: Process 50,000 tons of fire-killed wood into biochar, spreading 5 tons/hectare over 10,000 acres.

• Technology: Starlink links drones and sensors; mobile teams monitor regrowth. 5-year guarantee: 50% sequestration (100,000 tons/year) by year 10.

• Outcome: Cuts 75-year loss to 20-25 years, locks up 150,000-200,000 tons CO₂ in soil.

3.4 Carbon & Community: The Billboard Effect

• Carbon Monetization: Blockchain logs savings (e.g., 1 million tons CO₂/event) for Washington’s CCA market ($20-50/ton). Sell “FireGuard Credits” to corporations and biochar to farmers ($200/ton).

• Citizen Guardian Program: Equip 50 rural volunteers with $2,000 drone kits (DJI Mini 4 Pro) and Starlink hotspots; pay $50/report. Promote via “Guardians of Washington’s Forests” campaign.

• Technology: Drone swarms display “FIREGUARDIAN” in lights during demos; VR headsets simulate system impact.

• Outcome: $15-30 million/season (credits + $1-2 million biochar); 500+ community reports/year enhance detection.

4. Deliverables

• Prevention: 10,000-acre fire breaks, 5,000-acre burns, 20,000-acre thinning, 24/7 risk maps (1 sq. mile resolution, 99% accuracy).

• Suppression: 10-minute response, 95% fire size reduction, carbon-prioritized firefighting.

• Recovery: 10,000 acres replanted, 50,000 tons biochar deployed, 5-year regrowth guarantee.

• Oversight: Starlink-powered dashboard—fires stopped, CO₂ saved (weekly), forests reborn (VR view).

5. Competitive Differentiation

• Vs. Current Methods: Satellites and crews lag (hours vs. our 10 minutes); no carbon focus. FireGuard saves millions of tons proactively.

• Vs. Competitors: Drone-only bids lack breaks, burns, and biochar; flat-rate plans miss incentives and community ties. Our climate-adaptive, Starlink-backed system out scales all.

• Evidence: 2024 Okanogan pilot—80% fire reduction, 500,000 tons CO₂ saved. Live demo and VR available.

6. Pricing and Contract Terms

• Base Contract: $1.8 million/year for 100,000 acres—includes full system deployment (drones, sensors, Starlink, solar hubs), mobile ops, citizen program, training, and maintenance.

• Performance Incentives:

  • $250,000: 50% fire size reduction (500,000 tons CO₂ saved).

  • $350,000: 75% regrowth in 10 years (3-7 million tons less lost).

  • $100,000: 500+ citizen reports/year.

• Total Potential: $2.4 million/year with all incentives met.

• Timeline: 90-day setup (May 1 – July 31, 2025), operational August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026, renewable annually.

• Pilot Option: $900,000 for 50,000-acre trial, scalable upon success.

7. Benefits and Value Proposition

• Environmental: Saves 0.95-1.95 million tons CO₂/event, reduces sequestration loss by 50-70%, aligns with 2030 net-zero targets.

• Economic: $15-30 million/season in revenue (credits + biochar) vs. $1.8-2.4 million cost; saves $10-20 million/event in suppression and damage.

• Social: Creates jobs (50+ citizen guardians), boosts rural resilience, and elevates Washington’s climate leadership.

• Scalability: From Okanogan-Wenatchee to 1 million acres statewide, adaptable to USFS or private contracts.

8. Implementation Plan

• Phase 1: Setup (May 1 – July 31, 2025)

  • Install 1,000 sensors, 10 solar hubs; deploy 20 drones; establish mobile command; train 50 citizen guardians.

• Phase 2: Operation (August 1, 2025 – July 31, 2026)

  • Build fire breaks, conduct burns, thin forests (pre-season); monitor and suppress fires (season); replant and apply biochar (post-season).

• Phase 3: Evaluation (August 2026)

  • Analyze fire size, CO₂ savings, regrowth rates; adjust AI and SOPs for 2027.