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
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
Authorities say a man angry over losing his job randomly set a Queens building ablaze, killing four people — including a 3-year-old
Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal is urging state officials to search for long-sought documents, as survivors and first responders continue to seek answers about what government agencies knew
Matheis spent 30 years with the Newport Beach (California) Fire Department, retiring as a division chief in 2011
Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations
An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics
Firefighters are not short on opinions — what is often missing is the discipline to follow through and make those conversations matter
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
