How Often Should I Test my Wildfire Detection System?

You can test your Silvanet Ultra Early Wildfire Detection System at any time to confirm that it is functioning correctly and delivering alerts as expected. Regular testing is optional and can help verify alert performance and provide confidence for operational or demonstration purposes.

Best Times to Test

• After installation – Optional testing can help further confirm that sensors are correctly deployed and connected as expected.

• After firmware updates – Testing may be performed to verify that devices operate correctly with the latest software.

• During training or demonstrations – A useful way to show stakeholders how alerts are triggered and received.

• Periodically during the season – Can be done before periods of elevated fire risk to observe system behavior and alert performance.

When Not to Test

• When fire risk is too high – Avoid any testing during extreme fire danger periods, even with smoke tests, unless fully approved by local authorities.

• Immediately after another test – Wait at least 2 hours from the last alert to allow the system to reset and avoid overlapping events in your data.

Tip: A well-timed test not only checks the hardware in the field but also validates that your alert integrations (email, SMS, API, and third-party tools) are functioning correctly.