GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF FORESTRY - SARIYER FIRE WATCHTOWER

07:30- Departure from Hotel
07:30-08:30 Arrival at Fire Watchtower
08:30-13:00 Technical Visit

Fire Watchtower Program

• Introduction of the tower and its role and importance within the fire organization.
• Explanation of the tower’s camera-based surveillance system, radio communication, and management system.
• Presentation of innovative technologies, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) footage monitored from the Fire Command Vehicle and Management Centers, and their application in firefighting operations.
• Introduction and explanation of the Artificial Intelligence–Supported Decision Support System and Fire Management System.
• Presentation of the Fire Management Vehicle, its role, and importance within the fire organization.
• Introduction of the Firefighting Tanker, its purpose, and technical specifications.
• Presentation of the First Response Vehicle, its purpose, and function within the fire organization.
• Introduction and demonstration of firefighters’ equipment (Personal Protective Equipment – PPE) and its proper use.

Fire Observation Tower

Located at the northern tip of Istanbul, the tower was built to monitor forest fires. It features a meteorologically linked exterior lighting automation system that changes color according to weather conditions. Equipped with the latest technological systems, the tower allows 24/7, 360-degree monitoring through thermal and standard cameras connected via the internet to the Fire Coordination Center.

Situated within the jurisdiction of the Bahçeköy Forest Enterprise Directorate and the Sarıyer Forest Sub-Directorate, the Sarıyer Fire Observation Tower replaced the old structure, which had reached the end of its service life. Construction of the new tower began in 2016, was completed by the end of 2017, and became operational in 2018. Located on the European side of the Bosphorus, the tower was built to monitor both the Anatolian and European side forests from the Black Sea entrance of the strait.

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 18:30 Cultural Trip
    

Information:

• Hippodrome Square: A historic area known today as Sultanahmet Square, which served as the center of ceremonies and chariot races during the Byzantine Empire.
• Hagia Sophia: A monumental structure built in the 6th century, recognized as a universal cultural heritage site for its architectural grandeur and its service to various civilizations over the centuries.
• Sultanahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque): A historic mosque commissioned by Sultan Ahmed I in the 17th century, considered one of the finest examples of classical Ottoman architecture.
• Topkapı Palace: A museum complex that served as the administrative and cultural center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries, reflecting the splendor of palace life and state power.
• Grand Bazaar: One of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the heart of commerce in Istanbul since the 15th century.

18:30 – 23:00 Free Time (After the free time, transfer from the meeting point to the hotel.)