NERO Network Café (Oct 2024)–Extreme Fire Behaviour & Operational Response

Recording of the 4th NERO Network Café focused on how meteorology, operational tools, and research–practice collaboration shape European wildfire response strategies.

🎥 Webinar Recording

Watch the full recording of the 4th NERO Network Café, held on 25 October 2024, featuring insights into European wildfire response coordination, operational tools, and the integration of meteorology and science into real-time decision-making.


🧭 Overview

This webinar explored the operational foundations of wildfire response coordination at the European level, with a focus on the Emergency Response Coordination Centre (ERCC), decision-making tools, and the role of meteorology in real-time support. Presentations emphasized the integration of scientific knowledge and field practice, highlighting how systems such as the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS) and fire weather analysis are used to guide response deployments, anticipate risk, and improve outcomes in complex wildfire situations.

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Action Details

Action Chair: Dr. Theodore M. Giannaros
Action Vice Chair: Dr. Akli Benali
Start Date: 17 October 2024
End date: 16 October 2027
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