Learn about the New 'Compare Weather' Function in IFTDSS - May 26 2021

A presentation showcasing the "Compare Weather" feature newly released in IFTDSS version 3.4. A sixty minute presentation from Kim Ernstrom, Caroline Noble, and Bre Schueller.

IFTDSS Overview for the Missoula Fire Sciences Lab - November 5 2020

A 54-minute presentation from Nicole Vaillant to the USDA Missoula Fire Sciences Laboratory. This presentation includes an overview of IFTDSS features including Exposure Analysis and Risk Assessment, followed by a discussion of future development plans.

2020 SAF US Forest Service Innovation Zone: IFTDSS: Fuel Treatment Decision Support - October 30 2020

A 25-minute presentation from Kim Ernstrom to the Society of American Foresters 2020 Virtual Conference. This presentation includes a high level overview of basic functionality, a case-study demonstrating IFTDSS Exposure Analysis, and a brief discussion of the Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment feature.

Introducing Quantitative Wildfire Risk Assessment (QWRA) - July 21 2020

This webinar provides an introduction to the Risk Assessment workflow in IFTDSS. We walk you through the required pieces of the Risk Assessment and show you how to work through the application so you can view the final outputs in the Map Studio. Click here to download the questions and answers recorded for this webinar.

Exposure Analysis in IFTDSS May 28 2020

Two project examples from users currently working with the Exposure Analysis in IFTDSS. We wrap up with a look at What's coming next with Risk Assessment. Click here to download the questions and answers recorded for this webinar.

IFTDSS Briefing Feb 21 2020

Presentation on what IFTDSS can do today, and what is coming next.

Landscape Burn probability modeling - Fall 2019

A full demonstration of the Landscape Burn Probability (LBP) model.

The Questions and Answers referenced in the recording are now available as a PDF.

Development Status and Using Map Values - Fall 2019

Current and future development of IFTDSS and a demonstration of the Map Values feature that was added in Version 3.2.0.2.

The Questions and Answers referenced in the recording are now available as a PDF.

FTEM Batch Monitoring Webinar (11/02/2018)

A webinar to the Pacific Northwest on batch monitoring of treatments in FTEM.

FTEM Release Webinar for BIA

A webinar presenting the new Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Monitoring (FTEM) system to BIA.

FTEM Release Webinar for USFS

A webinar presenting the new Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Monitoring (FTEM) system to USDA FS.

FTEM Release Webinar for BLM

A webinar presenting the new Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Monitoring (FTEM) system to BLM.

FTEM Release Webinar for NPS & USFWS

A webinar presenting the new Fuels Treatment Effectiveness Monitoring (FTEM) system to NPS and USFWS.

Developing Treatment Alternatives

Treatment comparison is one of the more complex parts of the IFTDSS app. There's no doubt that comparing landscapes is tricky business. If you find yourself scratching your head or staring at the screen a lot, join us to help take some of the mystery out of landscape comparisons.

Modeling and Reports

The beauty of IFTDSS is that nearly everything is exportable as a report or summary, including landscape fire behavior. This webinar provides an in-depth look at landscape fire behavior and reports in IFTDSS. Recorded 30 March 2018. Download a pdf of the presentation.

Landscapes and Editing

Trying to figure out how to edit landscapes in IFTDSS or just interested in picking up some tips and tricks to do it better? This webinar is for those trying to learn how to edit landscapes in IFTDSS to better represent their area. Recorded 23 March 2018.

IFTDSS Map Studio Demonstration

In this webinar we demonstrate using Map Studio for finding an area of interest, adding landscapes and model runs, and working with shapes and shapefiles. Recorded 16 March 2018.

Navigating IFTDSS

This demonstration highlights the overall layout of IFTDSS. It includes the Planning Cycle, file storage in My Workspace, Map Studio interface, and Modeling Playground. Recorded 9 March 2018.