Catalyst Podcast

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This is the official podcast of the CPSE Center for Innovation. The CPSE Center for Innovation's five program areas highlight innovative solutions developed by CPSE-accredited agencies and credentialed professionals. They address an industry-wide gap in evidence-based decision making. As a trusted resource for innovative practices, the Center for Public Safety Excellence looks forward to giving back to the fire and emergency service through the launch of the CPSE Center for Innovation.

Episodes

  1. Jul 14

    From Research to Response: Delivering Data to the Fire & Emergency Service

    On this episode of Catalyst, we are joined by Dr. Sara Jahnke, one of our Industry Advisory Council members, to discuss the importance of moving research to practice and getting practical implementation guidance into the hands of those who need it most. Guests: Dr. Sara Jahnke, President of Science to the Station Links: www.innovationcpse.org/about-us/industry-advisory-council

  2. Jun 9

    Buying Time: Navigating Apparatus Capital Purchasing Challenges

    On this episode of Catalyst, we are joined by Chiefs Durre and Wells to discuss the results, actionable takeaways, and practical implications from the Center for Innovation's second Strategic Scan: Fire Department Leadership Perspectives on Apparatus Capital Purchasing Guests: Jason Wells, CFO, Fire Chief of the Lexington Fire Department (KY) Holger Durre, CFO, Fire Chief of the Prescott Fire Department (AZ) Links: https://www.innovationcpse.org/programs/actionable-research-2

  3. May 12

    Fire Service and AI: "Trust but Verify"

    On this episode of Catalyst, we are joined by chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi and the Center for Innovation's Board of Directors Vice President, Alex Henderson. We discuss the results, actionable takeaways, and practical implications of the data from the Center for Innovation's first Strategic Scan: Use of and Attitudes towards Artificial Intelligence in the Fire and Emergency Service.  Guests Don Lombardi, CFO, retired Fire Chief of the West Metro Fire Department (CO) Brad Brown, Ed.D., EFO, CFO, Fire Chief of the Grand Rapids Fire Department (MI) Alex Henderson, CTO, Board of Directors Vice President Links www.innovationcpse.org/cpse-center-for-innovation-publishes-first-strategic-scan-on-use-of-ai-in-the-fire-service Produced by Rich Palmer, Rockin' Palms Productions

  4. Apr 10

    New Center for Innovation: Purpose, People, and Programs

    On this episode of the Catalyst, we are joined by the Center for Innovation's Board of Directors President and CEO to talk all things Center for Innovation. They discuss the purpose of the Center and its relationship to the Center for Public Safety Excellence, as well as its governance structure, partnerships, and program areas. Guests: Jim Robinson, CFO, Fire Chief of the Greensboro Fire Department (NC) and Board of Directors President Preet Bassi, CAE, Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Public Safety Excellence (CPSE) and CPSE Center for Innovation Links mentioned: https://www.innovationcpse.org/about-us/cpse-center-for-innovation-board-of-directors https://www.innovationcpse.org/about-us/industry-advisory-council https://www.innovationcpse.org/programs

  5. Season 1 Trailer

    CPSE Center for Innovation Podcast Launching Soon!

    The CPSE Center for Innovation is soon launching the podcast, Catalyst. The show features discussions around their Strategic Scans about emerging issues in the fire and emergency services, including data and practical applications, as well as featuring leaders and researchers from the industry. Listen to this short teaser where Ed Comeau, owner of writer-tech.com and previous chief fire investigator for the NFPA's Fire Investigations department, asks Catalyst host and CPSE Center for Innovation director, Alex Fisher, about the Center and the purpose of the podcast.

    CPSE Center for Innovation Podcast Launching Soon!

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This is the official podcast of the CPSE Center for Innovation. The CPSE Center for Innovation's five program areas highlight innovative solutions developed by CPSE-accredited agencies and credentialed professionals. They address an industry-wide gap in evidence-based decision making. As a trusted resource for innovative practices, the Center for Public Safety Excellence looks forward to giving back to the fire and emergency service through the launch of the CPSE Center for Innovation.

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  • Creator
    CPSE Center for Innovation
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © @ Center for Public Safety Excellence - All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Catalyst Podcast