IAFC Technology Council
The IAFC’s Technology Council serves as a knowledge center for technological developments that affect the fire service. The council provides a forum for information and knowledge exchange among different stakeholders, including fire chiefs, public safety organizations and vendors.
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How Technology Summit International and the new Tech Talk Tuesday video series bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical fireground applications
TECH TALK TUESDAY
Chief Eddie Buchanan and Robert Edson join the show to talk about software and other tech procurements.
Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
Building partnerships is the key to successful tech implementation
Battalion Chief Bobby Ortiz and Division Chief Chad Crouse drive the latest Tech Talk Tuesday discussion focused on AI, drones and robotic systems
Cognitive performance and stress regulation can make or break the scene
Firefighters responding to a reported gas leak arrived as a blast tore through an Oak Cliff apartment building, injuring at least five people
More than 100 people rallied behind the Taftville Volunteer Fire Company amid an ongoing dispute with Norwich officials over the Unified Command policy and fears of a possible suspension
Search teams continue efforts to locate three missing workers after a chemical tank collapse at a Longview paper mill killed 11 people and injured eight
Mesa officials say ordering the apparatus now will help avoid years-long delays, replace aging units on schedule and save nearly $1 million
TECH COUNCIL INSIGHTS
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
California’s Cosumnes Fire Department shares its experience incorporating virtual reality into recruit training
Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind
A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers
BETTER EVERY SHIFT TALKS TECH
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
The division chief details when and how to use AI tools
The IAFC’s technology advisor encourages fire service leaders to apply this simple mantra to embracing new tools
The fire service technologist offers insights for capturing the interest of digital natives
Bassi, who serves as CEO for the Center for Public Safety Excellence, shares the power of department accreditation and personal credentials, plus ‘AI for newbies’
TECH COUNCIL RESOURCES
