The ForeSight project aims to equip civil protection agencies, including fire brigades, emergency medical teams, and civil protection organizations, with cutting-edge tools for managing urban fires and wildfires. Developed through an iterative and interdisciplinary approach, ForeSight’s tools are designed to be deployable, cost-effective, and modular, with extensive training and testing integrated into development. Using an Agile methodology, ForeSight’s prototypes are validated through laboratory and field tests.

Key project stages involve user workshops and technical integration events, where tools are iteratively refined based on real-world feedback. Three major workshops (WSs) with end-users focus on requirement gathering, prototype demonstration, and mock-up testing, with each workshop advancing the project toward fully functional tools that align with user needs. A Technical Integration Workshop (TIWS) coordinates the early interconnection of tools and data, ensuring cohesive system operation.

Component Field Tests (CFTs) follow, allowing users to test individual components in realistic environments for refinement and validation. Two System Field Tests (SFTs) will be conducted to assess the entire toolset under complex fire and low-visibility scenarios, culminating in a Demonstration Conference (DFC) to showcase ForeSight’s results to stakeholders and the public.

ForeSight also prioritizes end-user training through physical and online sessions, utilizing a curriculum shaped by participant feedback. Training includes interactive materials, such as webinars, simulations, and exercises, providing responders with the practical experience needed for effective tool use. These training resources will be made publicly available to enhance project impact and visibility, fostering broader adoption and awareness of ForeSight’s innovative capabilities in emergency response.