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Smart Firefighting Podcast covers real-world deployments of smart technologies through conversations with technologists, innovators, companies, and forward-thinking public safety and government agencies. Learn from interviews with leaders as they share their insights and offer their expertise every week!
Host Kevin Sofen is a co-founding member of the Smart First Responder Community who loves to explore change management and technology in public safety.
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Episode 230: Expanding Emergency Response: FirstNet's Marine Division with Fred Scalera
How does AT&T's new Marine Division enhance response capabilities in water-based environments?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
Innovative solutions for emergency communications
How FirstNet is enhancing response capabilities for water-based emergencies
How are FirstNet and AT&T collaborating?
Find out from Fred Scalera - Director of Program Management and the Response Operations Group (ROG) for the FirstNet Program at AT&T.
Fred talks about the group's role in providing emergency communications and support to public safety agencies. He shares examples of ROG's innovative solutions and the collaboration with FirstNet and AT&T to expand capabilities, including the launch of a Marine Division for water-based emergencies.
Fred also emphasizes the importance of finding solutions to overcome obstacles and effectively support public safety.
So click play now to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Episode 229: Tablet Command: Rethinking Incident Command with Operationally Relevant Technology with Will Pigeon
Accountability in the fire service means knowing what you're accounting for, where you are, where your crew is, and what's going on around you. Here's how Tablet Command can help:
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
How does Tablet Command integrate with CADs and provide early notifications, customized maps, and staffing solutions for firefighters?
How does Tablet Command enhance collaboration and information sharing?
Tablet Command aims to become the standard MDT solution for the fire service, revolutionizing incident command with technology.
Learn from Will Pigeon - CEO and Co-founder of Tablet Command.
Tablet Command, an incident command application, started as a standalone app for the iPad, allowing users to manage resources and view them on a map. Since its 2013 launch, it has evolved to integrate with CADs, provide early notifications to firefighters, offer customized maps, and integrate with staffing solutions.
The app addresses challenges like managing high-rise incidents and ensuring accountability. Future features include incident sharing and ongoing improvements for enhanced user experience. Tablet Command enables real-time incident sharing between communication centers, aiding collaboration in mutual aid situations. It also offers in-app audio streaming, allowing users to stay informed even without a radio.
The company aims to become a standard MDT solution for the fire service, integrating with different CAD vendors for a unified tactical operations platform.
So click play now to hear what Will has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Episode 228: Navigating Fire Culture & Hazards at COG - The Importance of Psychological Assessment in the Fire Service with Dr. Burton Clark
How can we better understand firefighters' behavior - and why do we need to?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
In this episode:
Emphasizing the importance of psychological assessment in the fire service to understand firefighter behavior
How early detection screening is the key to mitigating occupational hazards and ensuring firefighter health
Understanding fire culture and the Prometheus paradox
Find out from Dr. Burton Clark - an American Fire Culture Researcher, Author, Speaker, and Instructor.
Dr. Clark talks about the Firefighter Health and Safety 360 Conference, highlighting the importance of tactical patience and tactical pause, the need for psychological assessment in the fire service, and the impact of occupational hazards and early detection screening.
He also touches on the Prometheus paradox in relation to fire hazards, emphasizing the need for a deeper understanding of the psychological aspects of firefighting and addressing occupational risks.
So click play now to hear what he has to share!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Episode 227: User-Friendly Software & Hardware: Innovating Public Safety Tech with Cole Fox
How can the customer help improve software functionality?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome back to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
DroneSense's critical role in enhancing public safety
Challenges in developing user-friendly drone software
The importance of collaboration in public safety technology innovation
Hear from Cole Fox - a Senior Solutions Engineer at DroneSense.
Cole talks about the importance of integrating DroneSense into public safety operations and the challenges of creating user-friendly software interfaces. We explore the process of crowdsourcing customer information and the need for communication and collaboration between end users and developers.
Cole also highlights the role of NIST and events like the Texas Robotics Summit in fostering collaboration and standardization in the public safety industry.
So click play now to hear what he has to share! And that's a wrap for our Mini Series! Stay tuned for the next weekly episode.
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Episode 226: Drones in Law Enforcement: A New Perspective with Gerald Baum
Can drones help catch criminals?
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome back to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
How drones are transforming crime scene investigation
Ethical considerations and future advancements in law enforcement drones
The value of networking and innovation conversations at the Texas Robotics Summit
Hear from Gerald Baum - a detective from the Dallas Police Department.
Gerald talks about the benefits of networking and sharing ideas at the summit and the use of drones in crime scene investigation. He explains how his department has been using drones to capture video footage and improve the documentation of crime scenes.
Gerald also emphasizes the importance of using video to tell a story and engage juries. And lastly, he discusses the ethical and practical applications of drones in law enforcement and the potential for future advancements.
So click play now to hear what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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Episode 225: Elevating Safety: Setting First Responders up for Success with Drones with Jon McBride
Here's some insight into the controversy around Chinese-made drones:
Hello Smart Firefighting Community!
Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!
Welcome back to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more.
In this episode:
Standardization and integrity in the drone industry
Addressing controversies and setting training standards
The roadmap for excellence in drone operations
Find out from Jon McBride - owner of UAS TechTalks and drone guru.
Jon talks about the importance of standardization, certification, and training in the drone industry. He highlights the need for consistent training standards and levels of proficiency to ensure safe and effective drone operations.
Jon also addresses the controversy surrounding Chinese-made drones and emphasizes the importance of integrity and excellence in the industry. He shares his roadmap for the future, including his work with Autel and the Droning Company.
So click play now to hear what he has to share! And stay tuned for the next Mini Series episode!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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