About the webinar

Join us for a timely discussion on 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 Jonathan Callahan, Associate Research Professor at Desert Research Institute and a contractor for the EPA and USFS.

We’ll also look at how large institutions and air quality management agencies teaming up to put this infrastructure to use. Jennifer Flores of 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 preventationa 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.

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Meet the Panelists

  • Jonathan Callahan

    Associate Research Professor

    Desert Research Institute

  • Scott Epstein

    Planning & Rules Manager – Air Quality Assessment and Air Toxics

    South Coast AQMD

  • Jennifer Flores

    Deputy Director, Office of Environmental Health & Safety

    Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD)

  • Ryan Ferrell, MS

    Sentinel Site Manager

    Pepperwood Preserve

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