Smart Firefighting

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! This is our second episode of our IAFC Technology Council Outreach Mini Series! Ever wonder why the pizza delivery guy can always get to the right door, but first responders can't? In this episode: - How can first responders get where they need to go by locating the last 100 feet? - How to reduce the time taken to support those in need of aid SFF talked with the Chief Operating Officer of One Hundred Feet Vibhu Singh to learn more about their semantic waypoints to solve the last mile arrival. The company essentially creates data that did not previously exist to offer precise geospatial data for complex points of interest. Their data covers everything from universities to nursing homes to military bases and helps various industries function efficiently such as transportation, publ

Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! This episode is the first of many for our IAFC Technology Council Outreach Mini Series! Calling all entrepreneurs! Ever wonder how you can build on First Responder Network (FirstNet) Authority in ways that meet the ever-changing needs of first responders? In this episode: - What is FirstNet Authority? - How to leverage the network to increase operational efficiencies - How can entrepreneurs utilize new tech to advance innovation for first responders? And who is better to discuss FirstNet Authority than the Senior Director of Stakeholder Collaboration at FirstNet himself Michael Varney? He joined FirstNet in 2015 after nearly 30 years serving in information technology and public safety communications positions with the State of Connecticut, including as the statewide interoperabilit

In this episode: - What is the goal of innovation? - How can we use the COVID crisis as a force for change? - How can we innovate on the fire truck? Guest Jay Johnson is the previous VP / General Manager of REV Technical Center and the current Senior Director for Marketing and Product Management at REV Fire Group, a leading designer and manufacturer of specialty vehicles and related aftermarket parts and services. He is a leader with a proven track record in global business development, strategic alliances, innovation and new product development, research and communications while his specialities focus on sales, business development, product management, product marketing, marketing communications, customer service and after-market.

In this episode: - Who is the Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab? - How to leverage your frustration into innovation - How can we use data more effectively in the fire service? - A call to action for all innovators David Wild is a researcher, practitioner, educator and author in data science, biomedical research and crisis technologies. He is Professor in the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering (SICE) at Indiana University where he has also founded and directed research initiatives and educational programs. He is co-director of Crisis Technologies Innovations Lab, a collaboration between the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering (SICE) and University Information Technology Services (UITS) to accelerate research and practice on the use of next generation technologies in the front lines of emergency and crisis response, and the director of Integrative Data Science Laboratory. His current research interests include crisis technologies, digital resilience, integrative data scie

Jim Pauley is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). Kevin sits down with Jim to discuss the NFPA, where the fire industry is heading, and how technology can keep firefighters safe.

What is the First Net Authority? Kevin and Garry dig into First Net and how it got started. They discuss how First Net can be a catalyst for innovation on the LTE network. It's not just big urban cities that benefit from the network, small-town rural fire departments can leverage these new capabilities to improve their infrastructure.

Breaking down the popular fire service myths: -Put the wet stuff on the red stuff -Venting equals Cooling -Always attached the burning building from the unburned side -Fire Sprinkler destroy property -Fire doesn't discriminate With Stephen Kerber

In this podcast, we discuss: • Why the fire service must have the courage to lead the paradigm shift to an “Automatic Fire Protection Model” for the 21st century. • Exploring the Prometheus Paradox - If we can make fire we can learn to control fire. • The perception of fire across America along with the risks & benefits of fire to our society • How we must reinforce safety into the everyday actions of all firefighters • Why the fire service is the best career in the world Dr. Burton Clark Bio: https://www.firehouse.com/home/contact/10458733/burton-clark-fire-service-instructor LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-burton-a-clark-efo-15aa3a30/ Dr. Burton Clark Examines Fire Service Safety Culture: https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-safety/articles/dr-burton-clark-examines-fire-service-safety-culture-4ODduAEi6fTz7DtH/ Prometheus Paradox: https://iffmag.mdmpublishing.com/prometheus-paradox/

Kevin sits down with Jaap de Vries VP Innovation, Science & Technology. They discuss the use how to use fire fundamentals to drive guidance on decision making. How to decrease or increase a fire. How to operationalize technology to drive innovation, risk reduction and overall safety goals. What is FM Global and how to get involved and much much more.

Kevin Sofen Interviews Caleb Holt on new technologies in the fire service. Safe Tech has their Pitch competition coming up sign up: http://bit.ly/stp-wsdarley

Kevin sits down with Ken Willette to recap of the first NAFTD virtual tradeshow, where are fire academies now? How has COVID forced changes? How technology can be an enabler for the fire training process What does the future smart fire training academy look like? How standard frameworks from NFPA can help ensure safety and spur innovation amongst industry, academia, and government. They Discuss the need for ecosystem engagement to spur conversations, engagement and sharing of best practices Ken Willette is the Executive Director at https://naftd.org/

Data swirls around fire operations—resource deployment, turnout times, response times, minimum staffing levels, funding and exposures. Data also comes up when we’re asked to “prove” what we already know about our operational capability! But how do we capture this data, and how do we use it to make meaningful decisions?

Kevin sits down with Brian Ward Global Safety & Health, Manager Emergency Preparedness and Response Leader of Georgia Pacific to talk about technology adoption in the fire service. Covid-19 has shaken the world up and the first responder industry is no different. They discuss technology and what is being adopted into the services. They also discuss the reduced risk and efficiency increase from proper implementation.

Kevin sits down with Paul Doherty the President and CEO of The Digit Group, inc. They discuss the behavior changes to the new normal around corona virus. How will our decision-making change going forward? Has the pandemic caused designers of smart cities take a second look at their designs? Is it time to start building cities around life without automobiles? The Digit Group, inc is a company that provides industry-leading technology and management consulting services around the globe. Their delivery capability is anchored in an integrated set of core competencies that span people, processes and technology. Their service capabilities are coupled with practice competencies in Enterprise Search, Data Capability, Enterprise Mobility, System Administration, Web Software Engineering, Enterprise Solution, Information Management, Corporate Compliance, and Legacy Migration to name a few. The Digit Group is a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner with extensive technology experience in web enabled business solutions, Micros

Kevin sits down with Bobby Halton, American Firefighter, to talk about COVID19 and how the fire service is changing to meet the challenge. They talk about how this the virus ties into lessons learned around cancer mitigation and exposure risk. Bobby discusses how this is not really a black swan event because the fire industry knew something like this was coming, eventually. They compare COVID19 to past historical events like the Spanish Flu, and how we can prepare in the future. Kevin brings up innovations in technology and how they can play a role around first responders addressing COVID19. They talk about innovations and Bobby talks about which technologies he is most excited for and which ones he is most afraid. Click below to listen to this episode of the Smart Firefighting Podcast.

Kevin sits down with Brent Faulkner a battalion chief in southern California and CEO of Virtual CRR Inc. They discuss the 5 E’s of community risk reduction education, enforcement, engineering, economic incentives, emergency response. Brent explains why CRR is so important and gives detailed examples of communities practicing proper use of CRR. Kevin learns how individuals can play a role in improving community safety and what 2020 and 2021 could look like. Virtual Community Risk Reduction is an organized, cost-effective, and a metrically based way for any size organization to have a high-quality Community Risk Reduction program. It is tailored to the organization, providing your high-quality information to your communities, while gathering the valuable information you need.

Kevin sits down with Stefan Truthan to talk about the postponed Intershutz show. They discuss the lessons learned around first responders, why Intershutz was postponed until 2021 instead of cancelling. How first responders are facing similar challenges around the world and need to explore ways to share best practices and learn from one another. They wonder what the future smart city looks like. How innovation can appear with big impacts and small. INTERSCHUTZ is the world’s leading trade fair for the fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security. It is a magnet for companies from all around the world seeking to develop new markets for their solutions. It’s also the go-to show for pros wanting to learn about the latest innovations and share expertise with their international peers. INTERSCHUTZ is in a class of its own internationally when it comes to the quality and number of visitors and exhibitors it attracts. Additional show notes: https://www.interschutz.de/en/news/news-articles/we-need-

Kevin sits down with Scott Eskwitt of Director of Lexipol. They talk about risks in the fire service and which ones can be better managed. Do we need to change the culture and behavior of the fire service? Should policy chase behavior or should behavior chase policy? They dive into the difference between behavioral and policy problems and talk about what departments should do and have done to fix these issues. Scott is a former chief of the Fair Haven New Jersey fire department. Scott works for Lexipol, which is a company that serves public safety and local government by creating solutions for policy or training shortfalls. They use technology and years of experience to tackle their current challenges.

Kevin sits down with Brian R. Brauer, Associate Director, at the Illinois Fire Service Institute. They discuss the role of the Fire Service Institute in the fire industry, they also dive into the fire service culture and how it has evolved over time. The fire service has been subject to many changes over the past few decades and that has changed the way firefighters are trained and what they are trained. To meet the challenges of todays fire training the Illinois Fire Service Institute has embraced technology and assimilated it in their training. Finally, they talk about the mental heath and cancer issues facing members of the fire service today. As the statutory fire academy for Illinois, the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) serves firefighters throughout Illinois and the world. World-class instructors deliver more than 14,000 class hours to students online, on campus and at regional training centers throughout the state.

Kevin sits down with Gamaliel Baer the Department Health and Wellness Coordinator for the Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue Services. They discuss health and wellness education in fire departments and what they are doing to help firefighters understand health risks. Gamaliel talks about the challenges he’s faced when trying to promote health education. Until recently firefighters didn’t make learning about cancer and cardiovascular disease in the fire industry. The Howard County Department of Fire & Rescue is a combination system of nearly nine-hundred career and volunteer providers operating from thirteen stations across the County. The department is statutorily responsible for the administration of the affairs for the county in fire suppression and prevention, fire training, arson investigation, rescue services and emergency medical services. The bottom line is that health and wellness in the fire service needs to be a priority going forward. Data collection now will be paramount in saving t