FireSwarm Solutions Inc

Continuing our Fire Grand Challenge finalist spotlight series! 🔥 We’re showcasing the incredible teams blending cutting-edge technical solutions with the power of community partnerships. This week, we’re featuring a groundbreaking team exploring how autonomous tech can support cultural fire practices: FireSwarm Solutions Inc & Cheslatta Contracting Limited Partnership, both from British Columbia, Canada. Their solution is an AI-driven fleet of drones designed to carry out cultural and prescribed burns, increasing ecosystem resilience, reducing wildfire risk, and supporting Indigenous-led fire stewardship. In the coming months, they’ll be testing their drone swarms to enhance wildfire suppression with a focus on safety, precision, and traditional knowledge. Stay tuned to follow their journey!

🚨 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 — Big news from the frontlines of wildfire innovation here in British Columbia! We’re proud to share our exciting partnership with Strategic Natural Resource Group, the largest Indigenous-owned natural resource consulting group in BC, which has supplied wildfire crews to support provincial government firefighting efforts for more than a decade.  📣 The CEOs weigh in: “We see this unique opportunity to combine our expertise with firefighting and remote aircraft operation in resource management to make a monumental improvement in early attack opportunities,” said Domenico Iannidinardo, CEO, Strategic Natural Resource Group. “Extending our operations to nighttime is an intuitively efficient and generational leap in safety for communities and infrastructure threatened by wildfire.” “First Nations, wildfire crews, communities and ultimately, families will be safer when our services are approved and ready for deployment in Canada.” said Alex Deslauriers, CEO of FireSwarm. “This BC-based collaboration represents a true step change in wildland firefighting. Together, we’re advancing technology that has the potential to become a standard tool in the field—especially in the currently underserved areas of night and remote wildfire attack.” 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 💦💦⏰ B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) Innovate BC Spring Keith Ippel Creative Destruction Lab Andrea Santy XPRIZE Conservation X Labs ACC Innovation AB Claes Drougge #BCTech #BCForestry #Wildfire

🎧 Listen in as Justin Reist of Climate Tech Canada interviews FireSwarm’s CEO, Alex Deslauriers, on the Wildfire Operating System of the future. We are grateful to be part of this important conversation—and this growing community focused on adaptation, innovation, and impact in wildfire tech. Thank you for the spotlight! #ClimateAdaptation #ClimateTech #FireSwarm #ImpactInnovation #Forestry B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) Spring Impact Spring Evok Innovations InBC Investment Corp. Vancouver Entrepreneurs Forum Conservation X Labs XPRIZE ACC Innovation AB Accelerate Okanagan

One small step for ACC Innovation, one giant leap for the ultra heavy lift drone industry. We are proud and excited to announce that ACC Innovation has received a Generic Operational Authorization for Unmanned Aircraft within Specific Category. This will ultimately give us the opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of our fantastic #ThunderWasp GT and #DragonFly in Europe and Sweden. Expect to experience demonstrations of our #firefighting capabilities, lifting repair robots onto windmills, #defence #logistics and many other heavy lifting fun soon! We would like to thank the Swedish Transportstyrelsen for the responsibility and opportunity they’ve granted us. #drone #heavylift #SORA

🔥 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗮 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁! 🔥 Wildfire is a growing global crisis—threatening lives, ecosystems, and economies. FireSwarm Solutions and our partners are driven to change that. Today, we’re honoured to be recognized as a Finalist in the Fire Grand Challenge, a global initiative by Conservation X Labs to accelerate groundbreaking wildfire solutions. 🤝 Each finalist team is composed of both a 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 (who devised the solution) and a 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 (who will co-develop and collaborate in field testing). We’re proud to partner with 𝗖𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽, whose deep knowledge and local expertise will help shape how our technology is tested and deployed where it matters most. From early detection to rapid response, the future of wildfire management depends on pioneering technology and collaborative innovation. This recognition and prize 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 👏 🙏 A huge thank you to Conservation X Labs, our incredible partner ACC Innovation AB, and the wildfire innovation community for pushing solutions forward. Let’s build a more fire-resilient future—together. 🔹 Follow FireSwarm to stay updated! #FireSwarm #FireGrandChallenge #WildfireSolutions #UAS #ConservationXLabs #IndigenousPartnerships FPInnovations B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) Sarah Goodman Blue Forest Seth Schalet Alex Deslauriers David Thanh Chris Gillen Wildfire Industry Collective Jonathon Golden Sagebrush Capital Superorganism Wonder Labs Andrea Santy Claudia Shekufendeh Paul Buxton-Carr Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation

FireSwarm Solutions at Disaster Expo Miami! We had a great time at #DisasterExpoMiami, connecting with leaders in emergency response and disaster preparedness. Wildfire risks are constantly evolving, making collaboration a key to building resilience. Thanks to everyone who stopped by to discuss how FireSwarm's technology and ACC Innovation AB's ultra heavy-lift UAS works alongside responders to bridge critical gaps in defense against unpredictable threats. Let’s keep the conversation going! Connect with us to explore how ultra heavy-lift UAS technology can strengthen wildfire response and disaster resilience. 📍 Disasters Expo USA #EmergencyResponse #DisasterPreparedness #Wildfire #UncrewedAviation #UAS Chris Gillen Lois Connor

Canada's longest-running gathering for purpose entrepreneurs is coming to #Whistler! 🏔 The #SeaToSky region is home to bold founders, creative ventures, and a deep drive for innovation. Social Venture Institute Sea to Sky brings together social entrepreneurs, impact investors, and change leaders in one of BC’s most inspiring landscapes—expanding our cross-sectoral network like never before. Who should come? 🚀 CEOs, founders, entrepreneurs, and investors using business for good 🌎 Changemakers from all regions What makes SVI Sea To Sky special? ✨ Tight format: Two days + one evening means limited time away from your business ✨ Easy access: No ferries! Join us in Whistler at the stunning Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre ✨ Smaller cohort, deeper connections: 70 participants means you’ll connect with almost everyone. What to expect: 🔥 Discover the triumphs and tribulations of running a business for decades with Charles Steele (Co-Founder, Ziptrek Ecotours Inc.) & Rosemary Stager-Wallace (CEO, #Lilwat Business Group ) 📚 Live Case Studies: Work through the challenge of business resilience in an unpredictable climate with Aki Kaltenbach (Save Da Sea) & and how to position your brand for biggest impact with Melanie Anne Bitner (FireSwarm Solutions Inc) 💡 Skill-building Workshops in finance, leadership, marketing, and strategy 🤝 Peer Coaching & 1:1 Advisors give you personalized advice 💃 Mountain dance party! 🏔 Discounted accommodations through Aava Whistler Hotel Join us for an unforgettable experience April 30 - May 2, 2025 https://bit.ly/4kDJ9k2 #SVISeaToSky #socent #BCorp #socialenterprise #impactinvestor #squamish

Thank you, Canadian Advanced Air Mobility (CAAM), for the warm welcome! We’re excited to join this incredible ecosystem of innovators.

Excited to Join SVI Sea to Sky! I'm grateful to Laurel Dault, Cheeying Ho and Sonya Hwang for connecting me to the opportunity to take part in SVI Sea to Sky, hosted by Hollyhock! This event brings together mission-driven entrepreneurs to exchange ideas, tackle challenges, and support each other in a trusted space. FireSwarm Solutions Inc has been invited to share the real challenges of bringing pioneering #wildfire ultra heavy-lift drone technology to market. We’ll have the chance to receive feedback from experienced leaders and peers—an invaluable opportunity to gain fresh insights, refine our approach, and connect with others committed to making an impact. Looking forward to great conversations, new perspectives, and sharing FireSwarm’s journey. See you there! https://lnkd.in/ghuqsfw5 #SVISeaToSky #WildfireSolutions #MissionDriven #Entrepreneurship

Our team is excited to announce we are a semi finalist of the Conservation X Labs #FireGrandChallenge! We are grateful to be paired with First Nation Cheslatta to bring our automated aerial suppression innovation to wildfire. Congratulations to all the semi finalists 👏