Smart Firefighting
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.
Episodes
Tech isn’t just a toy. Tech helps save lives. Here’s how:
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!
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Why drones and ROVs are critical tools that provide real-time eyes in otherwise inaccessibl...
How is forest fire monitoring changing for the better?
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!
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Here’s why you gotta be more curious:
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!
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The value of training in the fire service
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How technology like virtual reality an...
Let’s talk about the importance of measuring what matters in the fight against climate change…
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:
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Leveraging IoT, computer vision, and AI for wildfire d...
A new firefighter’s journey into the fire service:
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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!
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Why diversity and inclusivity matter in serving diverse communities effectively
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How are intelligent satellites revolutionizing wildfire response?
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!
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How Akula Tech’s use of 3D printing makes satellites faster, lighter, and more affo...
How can we increase diversity in the fire service?
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!
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Why equal opportunities and gender balance are key to fostering diversity of thought
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What are the benefits of using drones for emergency response?
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:
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How drones are being used for situational awareness, indoor assessments, and managing h...
Here’s how Earth Fire Alliance is enhancing global fire monitoring:
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!
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How Earth Fire Alliance provides data equity and real-time situational awareness ...
What are the challenges (and solutions) of emergency response in the rail corridor?
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!
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The specialized skills and equipment needed for rail emergencies
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What are the 3 keys to effective fire service products?
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!
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How technology can make firefighters safer and more efficient
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Here’s how diversity and inclusion contribute to a more effective fire service workforce:
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!
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The importance of well-fitting PPE for firefighter safety a...
Here’s how to promote competency and safety in the fire sector:
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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!
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How the IFE supports fire professionals through exams, CPD, and knowledge sharing
How is PVStop training first responders and electrical technicians to safely handle solar panels?
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:
- A liquid blanket that de-energizes solar panels, mak...
What are the unique challenges that tunnels face in terms of fire safety and ventilation?
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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 impact of training videos as effective tools for educati...
How can we improve evacuation systems for people with movement disabilities?
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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 challenges of designing evacuation systems for people with movement d...
Here’s how to build community resilience:
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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:
- Why resilience is a community effort
- How to shape decisions on land use and reb...
The big question that we all want the answer to: how should we tackle climate change?
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 the 'Be Ahead Ready' report encourages forward-thinking stra...
Who is James Braidwood and how did he transform the fire service?
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:
- What “finding the seat of the fire” means, and the role of airflow
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What is sense-making, and how can it transform firefighters’ decision-making?
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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-makin...
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