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CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection)

During the pandemic, we had the privilege of securing nine fire stations across Northern California. Later, when we arrived to install cameras and access control at the South County Headquarters, I felt something unforgettable—a deep pride in protecting the people who protect all of us. I told our crew that first morning: “Everything we install here must work perfectly. Think about it—if a firefighter needs to get through a locked door, they don’t wait. They knock it down. Our job is to make sure they never have to.” That moment reminded us why our work matters. At Sherlock Surveillance, when the mission is to keep first responders safe, we give nothing less than our best.

  • Frequent Remote Fire Station break-ins


  • Equipment Theft


  • Personnel Rotation and Shift Access Management


  • Roles Based Access by Area, Equipment, and Time


  • ECC (Emergency Central Control) Video Wall


  • Scaleable


  • TSA Compliance

CHALLENGES

  • Create a secure TSA & NDAA compliant wireless network


  • Develop intricate facilities coverage plans


  • Integrate best-in-class access management system


  • Bring together multiple Managed Solutions to the one Emergency Control Center location


  • Design off-grid scaleable camera packages


  • NDAA Compliance



SOLUTION

CAL FIRE (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection)The Challenge


CAL FIRE faced several critical challenges in their mission to protect California’s forests and communities. These challenges included:

  1. Theft in Remote Locations: Equipment theft in remote areas posed a significant threat to firefighting operations. Stolen equipment could hinder response times and endanger lives.

  2. Diverse Personnel and Quick Access Needs: CAL FIRE employs a wide range of personnel, including firefighters, watch-standers, and emergency responders. Each group required swift access to different locations and equipment.

  3. Access Control Management: Managing access to various sites, especially in remote areas, was complex. Ensuring authorized personnel could enter while preventing unauthorized access was crucial.

  4. ECC Emergency Control Center Monitoring: CAL FIRE needed a centralized system to monitor incidents, coordinate responses, and provide real-time data to emergency centers.

  5. Scalability: The solution had to accommodate California’s vast landscape and growing needs.

  6. Integration with Law Enforcement: Seamless collaboration with law enforcement agencies and the First Responders.

  7. TSA & NDAA Compliance: Compliance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and TSA regulations was mandatory.

    The Solution


    Sherlock Surveillance partnered with CAL FIRE to develop an innovative solution: the California Fire Detection AI Program. This program leveraged cutting-edge technology to address CAL FIRE’s challenges:


  1. Early Detection and Rapid Response:

  • The system allows CAL Fire to respond swiftly and capture the data required to identify unauthorized access attempts.

  1. Scalability and Real-Time Data:

  • The camera network provided actionable real-time data.

  • CAL FIRE could quickly notify law enforcement, enhance situational awareness, and monitor behavior.

  1. Ease of Use

  • The Camera and Access Control system was designed to be user friendly and easy to maintian while keeping costs down and within budget