https://www.firerescue1.com/iafc-technology-council IAFC Technology Council en-US Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:07:23 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/inside-the-iafcs-technology-council-firefighters-go-to-source-for-whats-new-in-tech How Technology Summit International and the new Tech Talk Tuesday video series bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and practical fireground applications Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:07:23 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/inside-the-iafcs-technology-council-firefighters-go-to-source-for-whats-new-in-tech https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/what-defines-an-innovative-fire-department Technology may be the enabler, but leadership is the engine Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:40:58 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/what-defines-an-innovative-fire-department https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/from-skepticism-to-standard-how-firefighters-adopt-new-technology Survey results reveal why many fireground tools struggle to gain traction — and what it takes for technology to become part of standard operations Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:46:59 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/from-skepticism-to-standard-how-firefighters-adopt-new-technology https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-lets-talk-neris Rebecca Harned and Tom Jenkins explain how the system is making it easier and faster to track and share fire data Wed, 07 May 2025 16:04:09 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-lets-talk-neris https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-chief-josh-waldo From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:48:25 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-chief-josh-waldo https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-navigating-fire-service-technology-with-trust Building partnerships is the key to successful tech implementation Fri, 30 May 2025 18:47:22 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/tech-talk-tuesday-navigating-fire-service-technology-with-trust https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/how-emerging-technologies-are-shaping-the-future-of-the-fire-service Battalion Chief Bobby Ortiz and Division Chief Chad Crouse drive the latest Tech Talk Tuesday discussion focused on AI, drones and robotic systems Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:13:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/how-emerging-technologies-are-shaping-the-future-of-the-fire-service https://www.firerescue1.com/Arson-Investigation/an-act-of-mass-murder-prosecutors-say-nyc-arson-suspect-set-deadly-fire-to-get-his-rage-out Authorities say a man angry over losing his job randomly set a Queens building ablaze, killing four people — including a 3-year-old Sat, 11 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/Arson-Investigation/an-act-of-mass-murder-prosecutors-say-nyc-arson-suspect-set-deadly-fire-to-get-his-rage-out https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/nyc-lawmaker-calls-for-state-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxins-records 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 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/9-11/nyc-lawmaker-calls-for-state-probe-into-9-11-ground-zero-toxins-records https://www.firerescue1.com/fema/paul-matheis-named-u-s-fire-administrator Matheis spent 30 years with the Newport Beach (California) Fire Department, retiring as a division chief in 2011 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:45:37 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fema/paul-matheis-named-u-s-fire-administrator https://www.firerescue1.com/what-firefighters-want/readers-respond-if-you-could-fix-one-fire-service-issue-overnight-what-would-it-be Survey responses reveal divide on industry culture, hiring standards and the future of operations Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:54:12 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/what-firefighters-want/readers-respond-if-you-could-fix-one-fire-service-issue-overnight-what-would-it-be https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/report-baltimore-2023-lodds-exposed-training-staffing-gaps An internal report into a 2023 blaze that killed two firefighters found equipment failures, extreme heat and a lack of modern tactics Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:36:59 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-training/report-baltimore-2023-lodds-exposed-training-staffing-gaps https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/from-kitchen-table-talk-to-real-change Firefighters are not short on opinions — what is often missing is the discipline to follow through and make those conversations matter Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:40:27 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/from-kitchen-table-talk-to-real-change https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/scaling-ai-how-fire-departments-of-every-size-are-or-arent-implementing-change From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:13:05 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/scaling-ai-how-fire-departments-of-every-size-are-or-arent-implementing-change https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/articles/going-virtual-inside-1-fire-departments-journey-into-immersive-learning-9gib5hd7XPhDZ45l/ California’s Cosumnes Fire Department shares its experience incorporating virtual reality into recruit training Thu, 11 Mar 2021 17:43:42 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/articles/going-virtual-inside-1-fire-departments-journey-into-immersive-learning-9gib5hd7XPhDZ45l/ https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/prime-and-prompt-mastering-new-skills-in-the-ai-world Upskill your staff so you’re ready to deploy AI tools for everything from training plans to fire detection and post-incident analysis Thu, 31 Jul 2025 17:37:14 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/prime-and-prompt-mastering-new-skills-in-the-ai-world https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-at-the-fire-department-5-factors-to-consider Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work Tue, 29 Apr 2025 13:27:41 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/ai-at-the-fire-department-5-factors-to-consider https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/firefighting-evolution-how-wearables-can-enhance-safety-and-efficiency The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore Thu, 15 Aug 2024 16:04:50 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-products/technology/firefighting-evolution-how-wearables-can-enhance-safety-and-efficiency https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/the-great-ai-lie-greater-efficiency-does-not-always-equate-to-improved-mental-health We already know from past innovations how AI will really impact our work – driving us deeper into the grind Mon, 25 Nov 2024 15:24:44 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/the-great-ai-lie-greater-efficiency-does-not-always-equate-to-improved-mental-health https://www.firerescue1.com/webinar-ai-101-to-201-leveling-up-practical-skills A tactical playbook for firefighters, company officers and chief officers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:22:14 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/webinar-ai-101-to-201-leveling-up-practical-skills https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/chief-dan-munsey-leaders-must-have-a-bold-vision-and-a-plan 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 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:46:21 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/chief-dan-munsey-leaders-must-have-a-bold-vision-and-a-plan https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/chad-crouse-talks-ai-we-cant-outsource-all-the-thinking The division chief details when and how to use AI tools Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:03:49 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/artificial-intelligence/chad-crouse-talks-ai-we-cant-outsource-all-the-thinking https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/do-the-next-right-thing-right-kevin-sofen-talks-tech-fundamentals The IAFC’s technology advisor encourages fire service leaders to apply this simple mantra to embracing new tools Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:03:47 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/technology/do-the-next-right-thing-right-kevin-sofen-talks-tech-fundamentals https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/technology-is-the-lure-kirk-mckinzie-talks-ff-recruitment-engagement The fire service technologist offers insights for capturing the interest of digital natives Thu, 25 Sep 2025 15:17:33 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/recruitment/technology-is-the-lure-kirk-mckinzie-talks-ff-recruitment-engagement https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/accreditation-in-action-cpses-preet-bassi-talks-tracking-fd-practices-and-progress 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’ Thu, 29 May 2025 15:32:15 GMT https://www.firerescue1.com/fire-department-management/accreditation-in-action-cpses-preet-bassi-talks-tracking-fd-practices-and-progress