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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Episode 213: Wildlife Rescue: Drones Safeguarding Nature in Texas Parks with Matthew Bridgefarmer
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How to avoid risking human lives: employ drones... 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini…
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EMS operations involve more than just ambulances... 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini …
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Episode 211: RED Team's Drone Usage to Elevate Safety for Austin Fire Department with Jason Burnside
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How are aerial drones a cost-effective and accessible tool for public safety? 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas R…
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When developing software for public safety, what do you need? 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit…
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What's an affordable and safe alternative to traditional helicopters for public safety agencies? 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! Welcome to this 20-…
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Episode 208: Navigating Safety: Drones' New Horizons with Raymond Sheh, Jordan Odell & Syed Izzat Ullah
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How can you manage risk and prevent failures? 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This…
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Episode 207: Above & Beyond: The Use of Robots in Current & Future FDNY Operations with Michael Leo & Fred Carlson
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How does the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) use drones? 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Min…
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Episode 206: Flying Beyond Fires: How Drones Help First Responders Save Lives with Bobby Ortiz
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What fire department challenges can be addressed with drones and robots? 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! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics S…
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Episode 205: Mapping as a Superpower: GIS within Fire Service Operations in San Bernardino with Erin Opliger
21:24
How can fire departments leverage software tools that enhance situational awareness and embrace data-driven 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 s…
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Episode 204: Commanding the Digital Battlefield: TAK's Revolution in Public Safety with Ryan McLean
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Let's talk TAK (Tactical Assault Kit)... 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 TAK transforms public safety with shared awareness and…
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Episode 203: Harnessing Virtual Reality for a New Era in Firefighter Training with Rick Huffman
23:20
What provides realistic experiences and allows for practicing in high-risk scenarios? 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 us for our …
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Episode 202: Firefighting in the Digital Age: Insights on How to Embrace Innovation with Shawn Downs
59:52
Embracing technology requires a mindset of evolution, not revolution... 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 us for our 4 part TSI Min…
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Episode 201: Fight Fires, Not Software: A New Way to Embrace Fire Service Management with Marcus Edwards
28:48
How is Stationwise setting the bar for integration, efficiency, and user experience in emergency services? 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 fo…
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Episode 200: Bridging Tradition & Innovation: Chief David Povlitz on the Fire Service Evolution
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Technology should just enhance, not replace, firefighters. 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! Thanks for joining us for our 4 part TSI Mini…
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Episode 199: Innovating Policing: How Humble PD Utilizes Drone Technology with Officer Kent Guidry
55:38
What are the keys to successful drone implementation? 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: Discover how drone technology can further evo…
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What are the challenges in drone implementation? 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: Understand the context into how drones enhance off…
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From underground facilities to an urban canyon... 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded…
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Episode 196: Behind the Fire Line: First Responder Perspectives on Old & New Technology Value with Chris Moon & Seth Burton
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Two firefighters' two cents: 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competition! …
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Episode 195: Tech Talks: The Rolfson Father-Daughter Duo on Innovation & Opportunities with Dale & Abi Rolfson
21:08
A father-daughter conversation: 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competitio…
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Episode 194: Safety in the Skies: Inside the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit with Preston Culver
40:38
Why attend the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini …
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Episode 193: SMART Systems for Saving Lives: A 3D Vision for First Responders with Kirk Mckinzie
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How can first responders use mixed reality? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at th…
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Episode 192: Frontlines of Innovation: Bridging Crisis Management and Healthcare with Ari Rosen
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How can technology save lives? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competition…
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Episode 191: Collaborative Control: How TurnRock Labs is Innovating in Robotics & Automation with Brenan Lundquist
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A peep into a robotics revolution: 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competi…
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What are immersive analytics? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competition!…
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The best way to train first responders: 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the co…
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Episode 188: Law Enforcement & Localization: Bridging the Technical Gaps with Officer John Newcomer
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How should law enforcement integrate new technologies? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series rec…
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How can you use your smartphone as a safety tool? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded…
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Why does hands-on tech experience matter? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the …
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What is the value of AR for first responders? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at …
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Why actually listen to first responders? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the c…
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Episode 183: Designing the Present & Future Network: Meeting the Needs of First Responders with Gary McCarraher
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A peek inside FirstNet Authority: 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competit…
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“Potatoes sit in the barn until you have a recipe.” → It's not just about collecting data, but about making it meaningful for real-world applications... 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 v…
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Episode 181: Rethinking Public Safety Funding: Integrating Safety as a KPI with Stefan Truthän
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How can I explain the sea to a frog that has never left its pond? 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 16 part FRST Challenge Mini…
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Episode 180: Cleanse the Risk: Harnessing Nature to Combat Firefighter Carcinogens with Dee Howard
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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 Inter…
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Episode 179: Beyond the Data: Gaining Operational Insights for Enhanced Risk & Response with Robert Edson
16:58
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-Re…
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$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 XP…
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Episode 177: Silent Signals: Reimagining Alert Systems to Safeguard Firefighter Health with Blake Richardson
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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 t…
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Episode 176: Character First: Redefining Recruitment in the Modern Fire Service with Dave Robertson
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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 …
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Episode 175: Frontline Communication: Amplifying Mesh Networks for Resilient Outreach with Andrew Delaney
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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 rec…
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Episode 174: On-the-Spot Intel: Modern Tools for Immediate Response & Accountability with Rob DeVaun
11:48
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 Ser…
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Episode 173: Beyond the Call: Redundant & Resilient Fire Service Communications with Rory McCabe
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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 Serie…
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Episode 172: Balancing Tech & Tactic: The Fire Service’s AI Ethical Compass with Bart van Leeuwen
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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 M…
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Episode 171: Guarding Our First Responders: The Evolution of Health & Wellness Protocols with Cindy Ell
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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 Fi…
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Episode 170: Unlocking Community Resilience: The Power of CRR Technologies with Brent Faulkner
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Here's a few ways to integrate simple technologies for Community Risk Reduction: 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 …
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Episode 169: The Soul Moves First - A Spotlight on the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Hospital in Chicago with Allen Heinemann
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Help Kevin reach his fundraising goal before the Chicago Marathon on 10/8/23! (link below:) 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: Where d…
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Episode 168: Enhancing the Learning Journey in the Fire Service with Immersive Learning with Ken Willette
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What's the difference between tools and toys? 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 does the future of the Smart Fire Academy look l…
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Episode 167: Practical Research & Implementation to Move the Fire Service Forward with Paul Siebert
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How can we progress when much of what we do is rooted in tradition? 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: Debunking the perceptions aroun…
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Episode 166: Practice How You Play - Leveraging Technology for Future Training & Incident Command Operations with Scott Yurczyk
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"Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." 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 challenges and opportunities in trai…
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What lessons has this drummer learned & applied to 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! In this episode: How to blend evolving tactics and …
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Episode 164: Leveraging TAK to Develop a Shared Consciousness for the Fire Service with Andreas "AJ" Johansson
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What does situational awareness really mean? 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 is the Team Awareness Kit (TAK) and how can the f…
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