Smart Firefighting

What is sense-making, and how can it transform firefighters’ decision-making? 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: The importance of training and sense-making for effective decision-making in the fire service Research on moral injury and its impact on the mental well-being of firefighters The Institute of Fire Engineers' role in bridging the gap between fire engineers and firefighters Hear from Dr. Greg Penney who is part of Natural Hazards Research Australia’s Education and Training Committee.   Dr. Penney shares his journey into the world of wildfire engineering, inspired by his personal experience during a life-threatening fire. He discusses the critical role of training and sense-making in helping firefighters make sound decisions under pressure, emphasizing the need to interpret complex infor