The Role

We're looking for a highly respected wildfire professional to serve as a senior leader on wildfire community engagement and provide cross-functional company guidance. This is a unique opportunity for someone who's built a career in wildfire, has a deep passion for innovation, and is eager to help accelerate the adoption of advanced technology in wildfire management.

As a representative of Pano AI in the wildfire community, you will serve as a trusted ambassador, thought leader, and connector. You'll engage with agencies, influence policy discussions, speak publicly on behalf of Pano, and foster strategic relationships that advance our mission. Within Pano, you'll champion the perspectives of fire agencies and frontline personnel, ensuring their needs and operational realities inform our strategy and product direction. You'll also lead the development of a vibrant stakeholder network, bringing together agency leaders and practitioners to drive collaboration, share knowledge, and accelerate the adoption of innovative technologies that improve wildfire detection and response.

What you'll do

• Wildfire Community Representation & Advocacy
  
  • Serve as Pano AI's senior voice to the wildfire and emergency management community
  • Build and deepen relationships with fire agency leaders, chiefs, and decision-makers across the U.S.
  • Champion Pano's mission within the fire community and bring new voices into our network
  • Represent Pano at national conferences, panels, agency events, and industry forums

• Partnerships & Coalition Building
  
  • Build and lead a public engagement program consisting of Pano users interested in helping accelerate technology adoption across the wildfire ecosystem
  • Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with fire agencies - including state and federal wildland firefighters, wildfire safety organizations, utilities, and NGOs
  • Build coalitions that advance wildfire detection policy, funding, and technology adoption
  • Identify and engage hard-to-reach agencies and organizations

• Government Affairs & Policy
  
  • Support lobbying efforts, legislative testimony, and engagement with policymakers
  • Leverage networks to build alliances and create support for wildfire detection initiatives
  • Contribute to advocacy strategy and help shape Pano's positioning with government stakeholders
  • Deliver key perspectives from Pano customers and fire agency stakeholders to policy-makers

• Senior Advisory & Product Insight
  
  • Serve as an internal authority on fire agency operations, culture, and decision-making
  • Provide ongoing input on product development and direction based on field needs, real-word applications, and agency feedback
  • Offer insights and advice on product integrations, partnerships with other firetech companies, and contribute to Pano's commitment to continuous improvements
  • Support sales and business development as a credibility validator and subject matter expert

What you'll bring

• 15+ years of senior experience in fire service, wildfire response, or emergency management - fire chief, battalion chief, deputy chief, or equivalent leadership background strongly preferred
• A national or strong regional reputation and an active network of relationships across the fire and emergency management community
• Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, coalitions, and advocacy initiatives
• A natural communicator and public speaker, comfortable representing an organization at the highest levels
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving startup environment, working across technical, policy, and operational teams
• Willingness to travel frequently across the U.S.

Final compensation for regular full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, regular full-time roles are eligible for equity. Benefits are tailored to local market standards and statutory requirements in the employee's country of employment, and may include health coverage, retirement or pension contributions, and paid time off. Specific benefit details will be shared during the interview process.