Teton County approves AlertWest wildfire camera system with $82,632 first-year cost
October 07, 2025 | Teton County, Wyoming
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The Teton County commissioners on Oct. 7 unanimously approved an agreement with AlertWest to install a three-camera wildfire early-detection system and pay $41,232 for equipment plus $41,400 for first-year license and support costs.
The project is intended to provide continuous, passive visual monitoring of county forested areas. County staff and supporters said a minimum of three cameras is recommended so the devices can triangulate smoke sources and better pinpoint locations than single-camera setups.
Supporters described three cameras as the industry standard starting point and said the system can be expanded later. Commissioner Erik Probst moved to approve the agreement; Commissioner Carlman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
County discussion focused on cost, the technical benefit of triangulation and the option to add cameras later if the initial deployment performs as expected. No public commenters spoke on the item at the meeting.
The purchase and first-year license together total $82,632; commissioners said the decision was intended to get a modest, expandable system operating while the county evaluates performance and potential future expansion.
The project is intended to provide continuous, passive visual monitoring of county forested areas. County staff and supporters said a minimum of three cameras is recommended so the devices can triangulate smoke sources and better pinpoint locations than single-camera setups.
Supporters described three cameras as the industry standard starting point and said the system can be expanded later. Commissioner Erik Probst moved to approve the agreement; Commissioner Carlman seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
County discussion focused on cost, the technical benefit of triangulation and the option to add cameras later if the initial deployment performs as expected. No public commenters spoke on the item at the meeting.
The purchase and first-year license together total $82,632; commissioners said the decision was intended to get a modest, expandable system operating while the county evaluates performance and potential future expansion.
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