Torch Sensors debuts #GiveTorch program, enabling donation to boost wildfire preparedness, safety
San Francisco, United States – Torch Sensors, a bay area startup offering early-stage outdoor fire detection with accuracy, announced the initiation of the #GiveTorch program. The #GiveTorch program enables direct purchase and donation of Torch Sensors to nonprofits and communities in need, bolstering wildfire preparedness and safety as part of Wildfire Awareness Month this month and in preparation for the upcoming fire season.
The goal of the #GiveTorch program is to enable donors in or outside of areas directly affected by wildfires to support those in vulnerable communities, as part of Torch Sensors’ mission to cover all areas at risk of fire and prevent wildfire disasters. By facilitating the donation of Torch sensors, the #GiveTorch program contributes to a wider network of early warning systems, allowing for fast response times and more effective firefighting efforts.
Torch Sensors runs the #GiveTorch program, while non-profits across the United States support it by agreeing to accept donations of Torch Sensors and helping in their distribution. Starting May 6th, interested donors can purchase Torch Sensors and select a region and organisation of their choosing. Once confirmed, Torch will partner with the organisation selected to deliver the sensor devices to those in need. For every 10 sensors donated in an area, Torch will match and give a free sensor to the same organisation and location.
“Although it took a decade for indoor smoke alarms to become mandatory through federal and state laws leading to their common use, we recognise that in 2023, we can’t afford a similar delay with wildfires. Climate change is real and has immediate consequences. By launching the #GiveTorch initiative, our goal is to expedite early wildfire detection and prevention by empowering U.S. citizens to take action and help put an end to wildfires,” says Torch Sensors CEO and co-founder Michael Buckwald.
“We received tremendous interest in Torch Sensors since we launched our ultra-early-stage outdoor fire detection product in March, and we have been inundated with requests from the 70% of people outside of fire-risk areas to have an ability to contribute in their own way. #GiveTorch is our answer to the requests to contribute and the need for early detection of outdoor fires in vulnerable areas and communities,” says Torch chief operating officer and co-founder Vasya Tremsin.
Torch Sensors provide ultra-early-stage outdoor fire detection
The devices are solar-powered sensors that continuously monitor an outdoor area for any signs of fire and communicate with a free mobile app that notifies users about fires not only on their property but also in surrounding areas and communities. Each Torch device provides up to 10 acres of coverage and incorporates multiple sensors that measure visual, thermal and gas characteristics for the outdoor fire detection.
Torch Sensors detect outdoor fires the size of a car – usually even smaller – outside the line of sight. The sensors require no maintenance, are built to last at least five years and withstand all weather conditions. Torch Sensors also don’t require particular equipment to install; they can be mounted at human height to a tree, pole or building.
Comment on this article below or via Twitter @IoTGN