The 21st International Conference “Man and Working Environment”
SAFETY ENGINEERING & MANAGEMENT SCIENCE, INDUSTRY, EDUCATION (SEMSIE 2025)   
PROCEEDINGS OF PAPERS 
25-26 September 2025, SOKOBANJA, SERBIA  

Anđela Jevtić , Vladimir Stanković , Mile Vajkić , Evica Jovanović 

REVIEW PAPER

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF DATA SOURCES FOR WILDFIRE MONITORING SYSTEMS

DOI: 10.46793/SEMSIE25.095J
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Abstract:

Monitoring wildfire data is essential for risk management and decision-making, given that they seriously threaten ecosystems, economies and human communities. The paper analyzes data on wildfires in the Republic of Serbia obtained from the European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS), the Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), and the Statistical Office of the Republic of Serbia. The results show significant differences in the reported number of fires and the burned area, indicating the need for integration of various data sources to obtain a more accurate insight into fire activity. By comparing the methodologies and operational principles of EFFIS and GWIS, this paper provides an overview of their differences, advantages, and limitations. Understanding these differences can contribute to improving wildfire prevention and response both in Serbia and globally. The importance of monitoring different data sources was emphasized to gain a more precise insight into the frequency and spread of fires, as well as to establish a basis for more effective prevention. The monitoring and analysis of this data can contribute to a better understanding of the causes and dynamics of wildfires, with the aim of improving forecasting and timely response.

Keywords:

Wildfires, EFFIS, GWIS, number of fires, burned area

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:

This paper is supported by the Ministry of Science, Technological Development and Innovation of the Republic of Serbia under agreement № 451-03-136/2025-03/200148, Goal SD 15, with the University of Niš, Faculty of Occupational Safety.

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