In this conversation, Jake Barnes hosts Andy Bozzo and Will Pigeon, both experienced firefighters and co-founders of Tablet Command. They discuss their backgrounds in the fire service, the challenges posed by California wildfires, and the importance of the mutual aid system. The conversation also delves into the differences between wildland and structural firefighting, the roles of various fire departments in California, and the innovative software they developed to enhance situational awareness and operational efficiency in emergency response.
takeaways
- Andy Bozzo has over 25 years in the fire service.
- Will Pigeon served as an assistant fire chief for 15 years.
- California's mutual aid system is crucial during wildfires.
- Wildland firefighting requires different skills than structural firefighting.
- Tablet Command was born from a need for better accountability in firefighting.
- The software enhances situational awareness for incident commanders.
- The first five minutes of a response are critical for success.
- Tablet Command integrates with existing dispatch systems for efficiency.
- The software is designed by firefighters for firefighters.
- The conversation highlights the importance of innovation in the fire service.
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