Forklift Filtering - Eliminating Nuisance Alarms

False alarms are one of the biggest challenges in industrial fire prevention. In facilities with constant movement—like sawmills, recycling plants, or manufacturing sites—everyday equipment such as forklifts and front-end loaders can trigger heat-based alarms. Over time, these nuisance alarms can lead to alarm fatigue, slower response times, and even missed critical events.

At AVIAN, we’ve seen this problem firsthand. Our thermal camera systems are deployed around the world, protecting valuable assets and lives. But as these environments operate with intense heat and motion, distinguishing real fire threats from normal operations requires precision. That’s why we built the Forklift Detection Module—a new software feature designed to automatically recognize and filter out alarms caused by heavy equipment.

By leveraging our global network of cameras and AI-driven analysis, the Forklift Detection Module identifies the unique thermal and motion patterns produced by forklifts and loaders. The result: over 95% of nuisance alarms eliminated, without reducing the system’s sensitivity to genuine fire events. Operators can now focus on true risks rather than sorting through noise, improving both safety and efficiency.

What makes this advancement possible is the scale of the AVIAN ecosystem. Each new installation contributes valuable data, allowing our models to continuously improve. This network effect means every customer benefits from insights gathered across hundreds of sites, making AVIAN’s system smarter and more reliable over time.

For clients, the result is simple—fewer false alarms, faster responses, and greater confidence in their fire prevention systems. And with installation that takes only five minutes, upgrading to the Forklift Detection Module is as seamless as it is impactful.

AVIAN’s mission has always been to bring intelligence and trust to fire detection. With this release, we’re taking another step toward safer, more resilient industrial environments—without compromise.

Regards,
Drew Hanover
CTO & Co-Founder