Prevention-First Wildfire Mitigation Series
with
Randy Lyle &
Join two of the most seasoned experts in wildfire risk mitigation – Randy Lyle and Joe Vaccaro – for this live in-depth discussion on how state regulators can help electric utilities reduce wildfire risk and enhance grid resilience in their state.
You’ll benefit from their unique experience with shifting regulatory trends in different geographies and what success looks like when utilities adopt a prevention-first, data-driven framework for Wildfire Mitigation Planning.
Critical topics:
- How industry best practices have changed in response to increased wildfire risk
- Policy considerations as the threat of wildfires spreads to every U.S. State
- Proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risk effectively
Time: April 10th – 10am PT / 12pm CT / 1pm ET
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Meet The Speakers:
Randy Lyle
Principal
Wildfire Mitigation Planning Practice, AiDASH
Randy Lyle
Principal,
Wildfire Mitigation Strategies
Randy Lyle is Principal of Wildfire Mitigation Strategies and a 45-year veteran of the fire industry, bringing extensive experience in fire suppression, prevention, and mitigation to his consulting work. His career began with 32 years at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), where he rose to the rank of Division Chief in San Diego and became a recognized leader in the application of GIS technology to wildfire management. Following his retirement from CAL FIRE in 2007, Randy served as Fire Program Manager and helicopter specialist with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), where he played a critical role in developing the utility’s response to the devastating 2007 fires.
His contributions at SDG&E include the development of an Ignition Management Program, a fuel treatment program, and a contract fire resource program. He also significantly contributed to the California Public Utilities Commission’s fire safety rulemaking process, influencing the creation of the statewide High Fire Threat District map. Since establishing Wildfire Mitigation Strategies, Randy has worked with electric utilities across the Western U.S., including authoring wildfire mitigation and public safety power shutoff plans in Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. He has received numerous awards for his work in developing situational awareness tools and enhancing public safety around wildfires and is a respected speaker at industry conferences.
Randy Lyle is Principal of Wildfire Mitigation Strategies and a 45-year veteran of the fire industry, bringing extensive experience in fire suppression, prevention, and mitigation to his consulting work. His career began with 32 years at the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), where he rose to the rank of Division Chief in San Diego and became a recognized leader in the application of GIS technology to wildfire management. Following his retirement from CAL FIRE in 2007, Randy served as Fire Program Manager and helicopter specialist with San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), where he played a critical role in developing the utility’s response to the devastating 2007 fires.
His contributions at SDG&E include the development of an Ignition Management Program, a fuel treatment program, and a contract fire resource program. He also significantly contributed to the California Public Utilities Commission’s fire safety rulemaking process, influencing the creation of the statewide High Fire Threat District map. Since establishing Wildfire Mitigation Strategies, Randy has worked with electric utilities across the Western U.S., including authoring wildfire mitigation and public safety power shutoff plans in Oregon, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota. He has received numerous awards for his work in developing situational awareness tools and enhancing public safety around wildfires and is a respected speaker at industry conferences.
Joe Vaccaro
Principal
Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Solutions, LLC
Joe Vaccaro
Principal,
Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Solutions, LLC
Joe brings over 16 years of specialized experience in wildfire mitigation and climate adaptation to his role as Principal of Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Solutions, LLC. Previously serving as Wildfire Mitigation Metrics & Measures Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), he pioneered several groundbreaking initiatives in utility wildfire safety, including developing one of the first utility Fire Prevention Plans that evolved into today's wildfire mitigation plans. His expertise spans vegetation management, fire risk assessment, regulatory affairs, and program development. Throughout his career, Joe has successfully led cross-functional teams and worked extensively with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders to implement effective wildfire mitigation strategies. Drawing on his engineering background and passion for innovation, he continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that help utilities adapt to evolving wildfire risks while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Joe brings over 16 years of specialized experience in wildfire mitigation and climate adaptation to his role as Principal of Wildfire Risk & Mitigation Solutions, LLC. Previously serving as Wildfire Mitigation Metrics & Measures Manager at San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), he pioneered several groundbreaking initiatives in utility wildfire safety, including developing one of the first utility Fire Prevention Plans that evolved into today's wildfire mitigation plans. His expertise spans vegetation management, fire risk assessment, regulatory affairs, and program development. Throughout his career, Joe has successfully led cross-functional teams and worked extensively with utilities, regulators, and stakeholders to implement effective wildfire mitigation strategies. Drawing on his engineering background and passion for innovation, he continues to develop cutting-edge solutions that help utilities adapt to evolving wildfire risks while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.