Artificial Intelligence
The FireRescue1 Artificial Intelligence topic features content related to the use of artificial intelligence in emergency services and the new technology’s impact on firefighters and EMS providers.
Leading AI adoption doesn’t require you to be a technologist — it requires you to be a leader
How responsible AI guidance applies to training, decision-making and trust in the fire service
Chiefs Brad Brown and Don Lombardi discuss important considerations for agencies using AI — and how it will never replace an incident commander’s “gut feeling”
From scheduling to training manuals, VBFD firefighters are using AI to cut through admin workload and keep people focused on higher-value work
Utilities and fire agencies are deploying AI-powered smoke-detection cameras to spot wildfires earlier in remote, high-risk areas, giving crews a head start before flames spread
The department is using AI to evaluate both narrative and structured ePCR data
AI tools are reshaping how fire departments document meetings, forcing new decisions on consent, data control and records management
Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore on recognizing EMS as an essential service with the funding and career pathways to match
The San Bernardino County (Calif.) FPD fire chief says it’s time to step up to fix what’s broken in the fire service — and that means embracing technology and innovation
New writing tools can help organize data, sharpen narratives and align applications with funder priorities when paired with human review
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
How AI will reshape the future of fire‑EMS operations, dispatch and governance, according to the ChatGPT
The Colorado department developed a flexible, town-wide policy to manage risk, protect sensitive information and guide responsible use
From drones and AI to virtual reality, emerging innovations promise to reshape operations, enhance safety and strengthen decision-making across the fire service
From shift schedules to PFAS gear, these are the stories that lit up our socials
Inside the department’s plan to use AI to improve planning, documentation and daily operations
AI, cognitive friction and the future of fire service leadership
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
Leading-edge programs will be featured in FireRescue1’s Innovation Museum, part of CPSE’s Center for Innovation
A look at what first responders need now – and what they need next
How this tech augments the human element of fire safety
Understanding the impact of AI sycophancy
Whether you need data-driven outreach or just better graphics, AI offers practical ways to strengthen your prevention messages
UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia network last year detected 1,668 fires, including 636 before any 911 call
The Strategic Scan gauges fire chiefs’ AI use and comfort, outlining five action steps to pilot, train, policy-set and scale AI across fire and EMS
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
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