David Tyrrell

David Tyrrell is a BSc student in Computer Science at the University of Alberta, specializing in Software Practice. He has worked seasonally as a Wildfire Crew member since 2024, fighting fires in Alberta and parts of BC. He spent time in his first season working in the Edson forest district as a unit crew member, being exported to areas such as Fort McMurray, High Level, and Kootenay National Park. His wildfire experience led him to become interested in how he can mesh the relationship between computer science and wildfire behaviour. David's contributions involve GIS mapping activities and working with spatial data. ​