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About the webinar*

Join us for a discussion of how public agencies, school districts, and community-based organizations are using air quality data to build smarter, more resilient infrastructure for wildfire response.

The rising threat of wildfires is challenging governments and communities to rethink the infrastructure that is needed to monitor and respond to air quality hazards. This webinar will explore how the next generation of air quality sensors—now recognized for use on the EPA's Fire and Smoke Map*—is helping shape a more resilient response infrastructure. Experts from public agencies, research institutions, and on-the-ground community efforts will discuss how low-cost sensors are reshaping how we detect, track, and respond to wildfire events.

You’ll hear the inside story of how Clarity’s air quality sensors were approved for use on the EPA* Fire and Smoke Map—a milestone that reflects years of technical validation and opens new doors for sensor-based wildfire response—from Levi Stanton, Solutions Engineering Lead at the Clarity Lab.

We’ll also look at how large institutions and air quality management agencies teaming up to put this infrastructure to use. Carlos Torres of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) will share how their Know Your Air Network kept students safe during the January 2025 wildfires, and why the district is now expanding its coverage with new Dust Modules. Scott Epstein from South Coast AQMD will discuss how LAUSD’s sensor data was incorporated into the region’s official air quality mapping system—showing how public agencies are evolving their infrastructure to integrate hyperlocal, real-time information. 

For a perspective on how air sensors can contribute to fire prevention and early detection, Ryan Ferrell of Pepperwood Preserve will describe efforts in Northern Sonoma County to combine air quality sensors with fire and flood situational awareness tools. This distributed network is being used to support prescribed burns, detect early signs of wildfire activity, and protect vulnerable populations—including seniors and people with disabilities—from hazardous smoke exposure.

Special Offer:
In recognition of Clarity’s inclusion on the EPA* Fire and Smoke Map, we're offering limited-time discounts on our air quality monitoring equipment through the Fire & Smoke Promotion. Promotional pricing is available only in North America during the 2025 wildfire season.

* This event is not endorsed or organized by the EPA.

Meet the Panelists

  • Carlos Torres

    Director, Office of Environmental Health & Safety (OEHS)

    Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

  • Scott Epstein

    Planning & Rules Manager – Air Quality Assessment and Air Toxics

    South Coast AQMD

  • Levi Stanton

    Solutions Engineering Lead, Clarity Lab

    Clarity Movement

  • Ryan Ferrell, MS

    Sentinel Site Manager

    Pepperwood Preserve

  • Sean Wihera, VP, Business Development and Partnerships

    Sean Wihera (Moderator)

    VP, Business Development and Partnerships

    Clarity Movement