Data changes everything: How fire chiefs can use numbers to better support their fire departments

In this episode, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell about how data impacts decision-making in the fire service

In this episode of FireRescue1's Side Alpha podcast, host Marc Bashoor speaks with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, president and CEO of the International Public Safety Data Institute and a FireRescue1 board member, about the history of the institute, FireCARES and NFORS, and how implementing real-time data in the resource decision-making process can significantly impact firefighter safety.

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Leadership is essential in all facets of fire and rescue operations, from making critical time-sensitive decisions at the command post to developing the strategic vision for a fire department or district.

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