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.
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Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Tuesday Oct 31, 2023
Is your shower soap good enough?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
Showers within the hour is great, but not when the soap doesn’t work!
Why standard soap does not work with carcinogen and smell removal
Integrating charcoal and science based tactics to support carcinogen removal
Get the inside scoop from Dee Howard - the co-founder and Chairperson of SOOTSOAP Supply Co.
SOOTSOAP is an all natural, industrial-strength line of detoxifying, deodorizing and sanitizing products lab-developed for the toughest jobs.
Designed for firefighters and proven to eliminate more toxins, SOOTSOAP harnesses the power of Binchotan White Charcoal and other natural powerhouse ingredients to draw out harmful chemicals, pollutants and impurities to provide the deepest clean for those exposed to contaminants.
SOOTSOAP is all natural, 100% biodegradable, firefamily owned and operated and proudly made in Canada. A portion of proceeds go to the Firefighter Cancer Support Network to assist firefighters dealing with cancer.
So click play now to hear what she has to share, and that's a wrap for our FRI Mini Series! Thanks a ton for tuning in!
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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Thursday Oct 26, 2023
Thursday Oct 26, 2023
A company that's changing 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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
What does a common operating picture look like in 2023?
How to manage Risk–Response–Resilience
How to turn pre-planning efforts into actionable insights
Find out from Intterra's Chief Sales & Marketing Officer Robert Edson!
Rob calls himself a "rainmaker with purpose" and an "enterprise sales Jedi Master" given his extensive experience growing revenue with enterprise strategic accounts direct and through channels, building teams, and foundations for substantially increased sales velocity.
Intterra's mission is to bring focused, SaaS and cloud-based workflows and services together in one accessible location so firefighters have the information that they need – when they need it.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
$11 MILLION PRIZE!
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!
We're taking a quick pause from our FRI Mini Series to tell you why you should join a team for XPrize's upcoming competition!
In this episode:
What is the XPrize competition?
Rethinking how to fight wildfires using space and autonomous response
Insights into the life of a wildland firefighter
Find out from XPrize's Technical Lead Jay Stalnacker!
The $11M XPRIZE Wildfire is a 4-year competition to innovate firefighting technologies that will end destructive wildfires. The space-based track closes October 31st and the autonomous response track closes on January 31, 2024. Visit www.xprize.org/wildfire to learn more and register.
XPRIZE Wildfire is offered in partnership with Co-Title Sponsors Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation and Pacific Gas & Electric, Presenting Sponsor Minderoo Foundation, Bonus Prize Sponsor Lockheed Martin and Supporting Sponsors Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, Costa Navarino, and individual benefactors.
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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Thursday Oct 19, 2023
Thursday Oct 19, 2023
How can you prevent line of duty death by heart attack?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
Creative methods to reduce first responder stress levels
Differences between audible & haptic alarms for first responder alerting
Peer reviewed science that proves the effectiveness of heart smart alerting system
Learn from Blake Richardson - the co-founder and CEO of EaseAlert.
EaseAlert is a novel firefighter alerting system which uses vibrating wearable devices to gently alert crew members. This tactile alert is designed to reduce stress and improve efficiency by mitigating the harmful startle response associated with the alarm and improving quality of sleep.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
What are character-led hiring practices?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
How do we hire for character?
Should we focus less on operational readiness and more on moral fiber?
Creative recruitment strategies to find the best members in the fire service
Find out from Dave Robertson - a Deputy Chief and the owner of FireEDGE - a career fire service one-on-one coaching company.
As Deputy Chief, Dave leads and manages the direct training of the members and staff of the Lambton Shores fire department. And as the owner of FireEDGE, Dave coaches clients through some of the hardest to navigate job waters out there: the fire service.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
How can you quickly operate independently when networks are down?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
How first responders can use mesh networks to create resilient and redundant communications networks
How reliable real-time updates and location from firefighters boosts situational awareness for command
How to share data in real-time when operating beyond the reach of existing networks
Hear from Andrew Delaney, the President of US Operations for HyphaMESH.
Andrew works with industry partners and public safety customers to solve communications failures documented over and over again in incident after action reports.
HyphaMESH allows first responders to communicate and share data where they can't today, increasing safety and improving outcomes. Hypha's pop-up mesh networks are purpose built for first responders to extend the range of existing broadband communications assets to areas where they don't reach today.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Why is it important to know what's on-scene during emergency operations?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
Asset tagging and tracking for optimal inter-agency responses
Seamless oversight through a system of Tag - Track - Report
Different forms of accountability
Learn from Rob DeVaun - the VP of Sales for Salamander.
As a strategic sales and business development executive with 13 years of multi-vertical, software, hardware, and service sales management experience to US and global markets, Rob is known for driving results-focused sales, teams, and partners to succeed.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
What does the Canadian Olympic torch relay have to do with our guest?🧐
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
The importance of a multi pronged approach for communications redundancy
How blending multiple LTE networks creates resilient communication throughput
New ways Dejero’s technology can integrate into stationary and mobile platforms
Find out from Rory McCabe - the current Channel Sales Manager for Dejero.
With years of successful experience consulting on multifaceted projects, streamlining training, and identifying/building positive relations with a wide range of clients, stakeholders, and key business partners, Rory brings passion and creativity to every aspect of business.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
How can we offload human cognition if we do not fully understand the tasks yet?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
The importance of informational architecture in artificial intelligence (AI)
Ethical and practical implications of AI
International perspectives on the American Fire Service’s capabilities
Learn from Bart van Leeuwen - a Situational Awareness Master Instructor, owner of Netage B.V. and Amsterdam Fire Department's Fire Captain.
Bart combines more than 20 years of experience as an operational firefighter at various fire departments in the Netherlands with 20 years of leading Netage B.V. - a SME delivering Smart Data for Smarter Firefighters. This unique combination gives him the opportunity to identify relevant research and its application in real world scenarios.
So click play now and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
How does technology relate to health and wellness?
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!
Thanks for joining our 10 part FRI Mini Series recorded at the Fire-Rescue International (FRI) conference which was hosted by the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC). Each summer, thousands of the most prominent fire and emergency service leaders from around the globe come to FRI. This year, we headed to Kansas City, Missouri at the Kansas City Convention Center, August 16 - 18, 2023 to learn, network, and collaborate together!
In this episode:
How protocols and procedures directly impact first responder exposures
Lessons applied to community risk reduction (CRR)
How to implement new technologies that support firefighter health and wellness
Hear from Cindy Ell who wears many hats!
Cindy is a Certified Health Coach, cancer advocate, plus the Founder & President of the Fire Fighter Cancer Foundation since 2004. Her diverse experience in firefighter / first responder public relations, health, safety, benefits, cancer research and legislative issues has also led her to become the Chief Executive Officer for Enviro Ethos which seeks solutions to toxic exposures.
So click play now and stay tuned for the rest of the Mini Series!
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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