The symbol set was developed for the WUI-MF (Wildland Urban Interface – Mitigation Framework), an effort funded through the NIST Public Safety Innovation Accelerator Program. Through the PSIAP-2022 award, the JANUS Research Group, Western Fire Chiefs Association (WFCA), Team DSGN, and the Boise Fire Department aimed to improve public safety operations by conveying actionable real-time information to wildfire mitigation staff and provide property owners with knowledge to identify mitigation actions that can reduce their wildfire risk.
The symbols were designed by the JANUS Research Group with guidance from NAPSG’s Symbology Working Group (SWG). They were developed for use in a 3D augmented reality (AR) mobile application environment that leverages artificial intelligence to identify hazards on a structure or parcel. The symbols underwent additional testing for use in 2D mapping applications.
- Wildfire Mitigation Staff
- Property Owners
- Homeowner Associations
- Geospatial Practitioners
- First Responders and other Public Safety Organizations
Hazard Icons
Mitigation Icons