Wildfires in the U.S. in 2025
NETWORK-ENABLED FIRE SENSOR AND EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM
EARLY DETECTION.
RAPID RESPONSE.
SAFER TOMORROWS.
NEFSES is a patented concept for a connected system designed to detect and respond to emerging wildfires — protecting what matters through earlier awareness and localized action.
DETECTIdentifies wildfires early
ALERTNotifies authorities with precise location
ENGAGEDeploys suppressant to combat fire
COORDINATEWorks together across a wireless network
PROTECTDesigned to safeguard communities
THE CHALLENGE
THE WILDFIRE PROBLEM
IN 2025
Every wildfire carries consequences for people, property, critical infrastructure, and the environment. Earlier detection can make a difference.
Acres of land burned
Structures destroyed
Deaths in the Palisades and Eaton fires alone
$22.4 BILLION+Insurance payments reported for the 2025 Southern California wildfires
~89%Of 2025 U.S. wildfires were classified as human-caused
1.2 MILLIONHomes at very high wildfire risk in the western U.S. (2025 assessment)
Sources: National Interagency Fire Center (2025 annual statistics and human-caused fires); California Department of Insurance (Dec. 2025); Cotality 2025 Wildfire Risk Report. Geographic scopes differ between statistics.
A CONNECTED APPROACH
HOW NEFSES WORKS
Four coordinated stages are envisioned to detect, communicate, respond, and keep emergency teams informed.
01
DETECT
Distributed sensors are designed to recognize signs of a developing fire.
02
ALERT
The detecting unit broadcasts an alert, including its GPS location.
03
ENGAGE
Nearby units are designed to prepare and discharge suppression agent as needed.
04
COORDINATE
A connected network communicates changing conditions to a command center.
CONCEPTUAL SYSTEM WORKFLOW — REQUIRES PROTOTYPING, FIELD TESTING AND VALIDATION
CONCEPT PRODUCT VISUALIZATION — NOT THE ACTUAL PRODUCTINNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY · REAL-WORLD AMBITION
A SMARTER WAY TO
FIGHT WILDFIRES.
NEFSES brings together several technologies in a patented approach to earlier wildfire awareness and local suppression.
- ◎Distributed sensing
Concept sensors intended to detect developing fire conditions.
- ◉Wireless communication
Networked units envisioned to exchange alerts and fire-status updates.
- ⌖GPS location reporting
Location-aware notifications designed to help guide responders.
- ◈Localized suppression
Integrated canisters proposed for targeted extinguishing or retardant release.
WHERE IT COULD MAKE A DIFFERENCE
APPLICATIONS
A versatile concept for wildfire-prone environments and vulnerable infrastructure.
THE CONCEPT IN MOTION
SEE NEFSES IN ACTION.
Follow a simulated wildfire scenario — from early detection and network alerting to a proposed coordinated response.
01 A quiet day in the forest
02 Fire is detected
03 Alerts reach authorities
04 Nearby units engage
05 Fire conditions are monitored
This demonstration is an illustrative simulation, not footage of a field-tested system.
THE PATENT & INNOVATION
A PATENTED APPROACH.
Network Enabled Fire Sensor and Extinguisher System
UNITED STATES PATENT11,017,657 B1Issued May 25, 2021
NEFSES describes a network-enabled approach to detecting and responding to fires, combining sensing, communications, geographic location information and fire-extinguishing elements.
DISCUSS LICENSING →
“Technology designed around the moments when every second counts.”
BUILD THE FUTURE WITH US
CONTACT & PARTNER WITH US.
Interested in licensing, product development, manufacturing, or a potential strategic collaboration? Start the conversation.
- ◇ Licensing opportunities
- ◇ Manufacturing partnerships
- ◇ Government and agency collaboration
- ◇ Investment inquiries
info@nefsespatent.com
www.nefsespatent.com