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Space Force Supports Maui Firefighters

21 August 2024

From Tech. Sgt. Emerson Nuñez,

In a rapid response to a wildfire on Maui’s Haleakalā in July, the U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Headquarters provided valuable and timely commercial analytics to local government officials and first responders.

In a rapid response to a wildfire on Maui’s Haleakalā in July, the U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Headquarters provided valuable and timely commercial analytics to local government officials and first responders.

Within hours of receiving requests for assistance from Maui County Fire and Emergency Management Agency officials on July 18, the Space Force initiated a process to acquire and analyze satellite data of the wildfire along the Crater Road.

The resulting imagery products helped local agencies better understand the fire's progression and further inform their response efforts.

“This is a prime example of how our space-based capabilities can directly support our local communities,” said Col. Jason Schramm, U.S. Space Forces Indo-Pacific Deputy Commander. “We were proud to contribute to the efforts to protect lives and property and will continue to work with local officials to offer assistance as needed in the future.”

​Space Force’s data aided firefighters in their efforts to contain and extinguish the blaze. This coordination demonstrates Space Force Guardians’ commitment and capability to supporting civil authorities during natural disasters and emergencies.

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