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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 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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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:

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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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 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:

Get the scoop from Brent Faulkner - aka "The CRR Guy"!

Brent has always worked on the operations side of the house, yet has also always been a huge CRR champion and educator. As a safety professional, his goal is to help others understand that it's the little things that make a big difference in your overall safety.

That's why he's also CEO of Virtual CRR - virtual community risk reduction which allows fire departments, emergency management, and other organizations to have a platform to make their CRR programs work.

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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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:

Find out from Dr. Allen Heinemann - the Director of the AbilityLab's Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research (CROR)

Dr. Heinemann conducts health services research with a focus on developing and applying outcome measures in rehabilitation care. His team developed the Rehabilitation Measures Database to help clinicians and scientists select instruments for patient care and research applications.

Hit play now to discover a broader perspective on what it means to empower people in need!

And don't forget to DONATE TO THE SHIRLEY RYAN ABILITYLAB by visiting this link!

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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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:

Learn from Ken Willette!

As the Executive Director of the North American Fire Training Directors (NAFTD), Ken is an experienced Business Development & Segment Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. To say he has strong product management and professional skills in Government, Emergency Management, Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Risk Assessment puts it lightly!

So start the episode to find out more!

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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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:

Get the scoop from Paul Siebert!

Since 1991, Paul has been in progressive positions within the Frisco Fire Department, retiring in 2017. He's now working for the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Emergency Services Training Institute as the Public Sector Program Director. Prior to that, he managed response technology development for the TEEX Product Development Center.

So hit that play button to hear more!

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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