Wildfire Mitigation Planning Services
Complete Wildfire Mitigation Plans written by experienced wildfire experts together with IVMS™ CORE software.
Wildfire Mitigation Plans
AiDASH wildfire mitigation planning experts work with your organization to create a comprehensive Wildfire Mitigation Plan (WMP) tailored to your network. Each plan is powered by AiDASH proprietary wildfire ignition risk models.
Access to IVMS Core
Using our wildfire mitigation planning services means you get access to IVMS Core vegetation management software to help you execute your Wildfire Mitigation Plan.
About the experts
Randy Lyle
Principal
Randy Lyle
Principal of 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.
Joe Vaccaro, P.E.
ConsultantJoe Vaccaro, P.E.
Consultant, Wildfire Mitigation Strategies
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.
Playbook:
Preventing Utility-related Wildfires:
AiDASH worked closely with wildfire subject matter experts to create the first Wildfire Mitigation Playbook – a prevention-first framework for modern grid safety. The playbook is a comprehensive guide to creating plans for utility wildfire risk mitigation.
2025 LA Wildfire
Risk Report
CRIS provides near-real-time monitoring and targeted recommendations for mitigating ignition cause, ignition risk, and spread risk.
Analyze wildfire spread patterns based on vegetation and brush conditions, understand daily fuel load data and create a plan for optimal proactive vegetation management and defensible space creation.
Schedule a planning call with a leading wildfire expert today.
