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How has the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) evolved, and what's their focus now? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: FAA's collaboration with first responders on drone use Legal frameworks for operations beyond visual line of sight Prioritizing the first responder mission in the development of drone technology Find out from Michael O'Shea - the Program Manager at the Federal A

What is the Zephyr Drone Simulator? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Zephyr's impact on drone training at Texas Robotics Summit Bridging game design and public safety through simulation The future of drone training and industry challenges Hear from Kyle Bishop - the CEO of Little Arms Studios. Kyle talks about the importance of the Texas Robotics Summit and the focus on learning and engagement

What is the XPRIZE Wildfire competition? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! We're hitting pause on our Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series right now to bring you an episode from FDIC... In this episode: How the XPPRIZE Wildfire competition incentives technology developers to solve the wildfire problem Why are collaboration, engagement, and innovation key in addressing the wildfire problem? What solutions protect communities and minimize risk to firefighters? Hear from Jay Stalnacker - the Technical Lead for XPRIZE - Denise Smith - Professor and Director of First Responder Health and Safety Laboratory at Skidmore College - and Mike Cox - Director of Fire, Rescue & EMS Solutions at Esri. These 3 thought leaders explore the forefront of wildfire technology. They discuss how success in the future includes

Why are creativity and curiosity critical for robotics? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: FDNY's creative robotics solutions for emergency response The power of teamwork in public safety innovation The evolving landscape of EMS and firefighting technology Find out from FDNY's Scott Schmidt and Frank Montana! Scott and Frank discuss their experiences and initiatives in utilizing robotics and drone

How have drones been effectively used in search and rescue operations? Here's some examples: Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Putting robotics to the test at Texas Robotics Summit Drones in Boston Fire's operations and future plans NIST's impact on robotics adoption and training Hear from Michael Pavone - the Special Operations Equipment Manager with Boston Fire. Michael talks about the importance

Want to collaborate with different agencies? Then use TAK... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome back to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: How TAK is revolutionizing data integration in public safety Benefits of real-time data sharing among agencies The growing adoption of TAK and its future potential Learn from Brandon Alberd - the Program Manager for Texas TAK (Team Awareness Kit). Brandon talks about the importance of the Texas Robotics Summit and the rol

Hear from NASA on National Drone Safety Day: Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! We're hitting pause on the Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series to share a one-time special edition of a webinar that was posted the week of April 22, 2024. Today, you will hear from public safety industry professionals who will join NASA on National Drone Safety Day to discuss the Aviation Safety Reporting System (A-S-R-S). You’ll hear the group talk about the current state of the industry, the need to share information, and the importance of self-reporting incidents to help benefit the UAS and aviation community as a whole. NASA ASRS is anonymous and a free tool for everyone to use. Watch the video recording here! And stay tuned for the return of our Mini Series! Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartfirefighting.com⁠

How to avoid risking human lives: employ drones... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Drones in wildlife and emergency management Tackling remote area challenges with advanced technology Future possibilities for drones in environmental conservation Hear from Matthew Bridgefarmer - the Lieutenant Game Warden for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Lieutenant Bridgefarmer discusses the role of drones in Texas Parks and Wildl

EMS operations involve more than just ambulances... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: How drones supplement public safety efforts Daily uses of drones in emergency medical services Encouraging EMS departments to adopt drone technology Learn from Chris Lester - the interim Division Chief and Program Manager of the UAS team of Austin Travis County EMS. Chris explains that EMS operations go beyond ambulances and encompass various speci

How are aerial drones a cost-effective and accessible tool for public safety? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: How aerial drones enhance Austin Fire Department's efficiency Success stories from the Robotics Emergency Deployment Team drone use Importance of training and standards in UAS programs Hear from Jason Burnside - firefighter, Program Manager, and member of Austin Fire Department's Robotics Emergency Deployment (RED) Team.

When developing software for public safety, what do you need? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: DroneSense's mission for better public safety software Importance of user-friendly design in emergency operations Collaboration between developers and first responders Learn from Charles Herrin - the Manager of Product Management at DroneSense. Charles talks about the importance of software in various industries, particularly in public safety. He

What's an affordable and safe alternative to traditional helicopters for public safety agencies? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Pivotal's Helix: why it’s a game-changer in public safety Insights about affordable VTOL technology for first responders A look at Pivotal's commitment to innovation and safety Find out from Greg Lary - Head of Sales and Customer Experience at Pivotal. Greg introduces us to Pivotal's personal aerial vehicl

How can you manage risk and prevent failures? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠⁠ and by our friends at ⁠⁠Granite Defense⁠⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Importance of safety in public safety aviation The critical role of communication and interoperability Advancing technology through standards and risk management Hear from Raymond Sheh, the UAS Research Lead at NIST, Jordan Odell, member of NIST-PSCR Mission Critical Communications Group, and Syed Izzat Ullah, a Doctoral Student at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

How does the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) use drones? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode ⁠Texas Robotics Summit⁠ Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the ⁠Reveille Peak Ranch⁠ and by our friends at ⁠Granite Defense⁠, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: FDNY's innovative use of drones for water rescues Overcoming NYC's unique challenges with robotics Embracing future tech for better firefighting tactics Learn from New York City Fire Department's Captain Michael Leo and Lieutenant Fred Carlson. Our guests discuss using drones and robots in their operations at FDNY. They explain how drones are used fo

What fire department challenges can be addressed with drones and robots? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Welcome to this 20-episode Texas Robotics Summit Mini Series! This 4 day event (March 4-7, 2024) was hosted at the Reveille Peak Ranch and by our friends at Granite Defense, and showcased the use of robotics (air/water/ground) in public safety via keynote presentations, training scenario stations, roundtable conversations, and more. In this episode: Exploring drones in fire services at Texas Robotics Show Challenges for fire departments with adopting tech solutions Importance of networking and learning in the fire service community Hear from Bobby Ortiz - the Battalion Chief for Travis County Emergency Services. Chief Ortiz emphasizes the importance of embracing technology in the fire service and high

How can fire departments leverage software tools that enhance situational awareness and embrace data-driven decision making? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: How San Bernardino's fire department uses GIS for situational awareness and public safety The value of Intterra in firefighting operations for better decision-making How San Bernardino is navigating geographical diversity and community risk reduction through GIS Find out from Erin Opliger - the Special Projects Leader for the San Bernardino County Fire Department. Erin discusses using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in San Bernardino's operations, including situational awareness, performance tracking, and public engagement. She highlights the collaboration with other entities and utilizing software tools like Intterra for

Let's talk TAK (Tactical Assault Kit)... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! In this episode: How TAK transforms public safety with shared awareness and strategic visualization Insights around how TAK speeds up high-quality decisions for tactical end users How open-source and AI advancements are setting the stage for the next evolution of TAK Hear from Ryan McLean - the Director of TAK Product Center. TAK (Tactical Assault Kit) is a tool that provides shared awareness and helps visualize the relationship between friendly forces and targets. It was initially developed for the Air Force but has recently been adopted by other services and agencies. Ryan discusses the concept of information dominance and how TAK enables tactical end users to make high-quality decisions faster than their adversaries. He emphas

What provides realistic experiences and allows for practicing in high-risk scenarios? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Thanks for joining us for our 4 part TSI Mini Series! ⁠⁠⁠The Technology Summit International (TSI)⁠⁠⁠, held in Texas from December 5-7, 2023, focused on the practical implementation of technology in fire services. Its aim was to bring together the brightest minds in the fire service to explore technologies that made a real difference in firefighter safety and decision making. It wasn't just about new tools; it was about effectively integrating them into the everyday realities of firefighting. The summit delved into the root cause of fire service challenges while exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in firefighting. In this episode: How can creating and using

Embracing technology requires a mindset of evolution, not revolution... Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Thanks for joining us for our 4 part TSI Mini Series! ⁠⁠The Technology Summit International (TSI)⁠⁠, held in Texas from December 5-7, 2023, focused on the practical implementation of technology in fire services. Its aim was to bring together the brightest minds in the fire service to explore technologies that made a real difference in firefighter safety and decision making. It wasn't just about new tools; it was about effectively integrating them into the everyday realities of firefighting. The summit delved into the root cause of fire service challenges while exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in firefighting. In this episode: How can technology enhance firefighting wi

How is Stationwise setting the bar for integration, efficiency, and user experience in emergency services? Hello Smart Firefighting Community! Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy! Thanks for joining us for our 4 part TSI Mini Series! ⁠The Technology Summit International (TSI)⁠, held in Texas from December 5-7, 2023, focused on the practical implementation of technology in fire services. Its aim was to bring together the brightest minds in the fire service to explore technologies that made a real difference in firefighter safety and decision making. It wasn't just about new tools; it was about effectively integrating them into the everyday realities of firefighting. The summit delved into the root cause of fire service challenges while exploring new ideas and pushing the boundaries of what was possible in firefighting. In this episode: How can S