What is a smart city? It’s a city that was built using data to create an efficient, eco-friendly, and safe urban landscape. The Digit group is a U.S company based in New York City that creates designs and blueprints for these cities. Cities built using data provide a safer and more fulfilling lifestyle to its inhabitants. To create a smart city, Digit Group puts together an in-depth analysis of publicly gathered information. This information is combined with eco-friendly technologies to produce ...
Feb 06, 2019•47 min
Learn how Data Chief collects and distributes information to inform decisions of First Responders. Michael Heifetz of Data Chief discusses making data tangible for first responders, closing the info gap on data, and combining government data and grassroots data collection. On Episode 42 of the Smart Firefighting Podcast. What if first responders didn’t need to spend time collecting information while on the scene. What if when first responders arrived on the scene, they knew the best location to ...
Jan 29, 2019•20 min
Kevin sits down with Neil Lakomiak of Underwriters Laboratories to talk about innovation in the fire industry. They also discuss industry trends, collaboration in the fire service, how to help firefighters avoid technology overload. Underwriter Laboratories is one of a handful of companies that are approved to perform safety testing in the United States. It’s no surprise that technology being brought to the fire industry needs to be rigorously tested to ensure it is safe to use. Another thing Un...
Jan 22, 2019•47 min
Under Fire is an event in the fire industry for emerging technology, first responders, and vendors. Sponsored by Texas A&M Engineering Under Fire gives an opportunity for startups to showcase their new technology to an audience of first responders. Startups from around the world pitch their innovative technology. The 20 best entries are invited to go head to head in realistic scenarios to find which innovation is the best. Under Fire is a 2-day event in College Station, TX. While the focus o...
Jan 15, 2019•23 min
Learn how Chief Lambel used data to verify his department's decision-making process to relocate a firehouse within the city of Mount Prospect.
Jan 10, 2019•21 min
Kevin sits down with Tracy Eldridge of RapidSOS to talk about a common misconception that 911 telecommunicators know the location of a caller. Tracy discusses RapidSOS’ solution and how they can expand to relay more information than just location.
Dec 20, 2018•14 min
Kevin sits down with Nathanial Wish of Responder Ventures to talk about how entrepreneurs in the public safety market have difficulty getting their ideas adopted. Nathan talks about how Responder Ventures is helping these entrepreneurs get their ideas into the market
Nov 29, 2018•13 min
Kevin sits down with David C. Borlo of Salt Flats to talk about how businesses need to change to tackle the digital age. They go into how Salt Flats cultivates ideas and pushes companies outside their comfort zone to bring new solutions forward.
Nov 27, 2018•20 min
Kevin sits down with Robert Matthews of STS Defence to talk about their FiRST flashover warning system. They go into the warning signs of flashover and how their device keeps firefighters safe.
Nov 20, 2018•10 min
Kevin sits down with Benny Shalev of Fireworks to talk about managing data for municipalities. They go into how inspections are done and where the data goes and how Fireworks software is helping firefighters fight fires with facts.
Nov 14, 2018•9 min
Mike Mocerino sits down with Randy Jackson of SeaCoast Science Incorporated. They discuss carbon and cyanide poisoning in the fire industry and how fire victims and firefighters are being misdiagnosed. Randy introduces Mike to their chemical detection system and talks about how it will save lives.
Nov 12, 2018•11 min
For years firefighters have only had axes and water to fight fires. Today we have a new weapon to combat fires data. Adashi is a company that creates public safety software. They take public information (street location, hydrant location, floor plans) and filter it down to bring first responders the most important information before they even get on scene.
Nov 07, 2018•5 min
Kevin sits down with Scott Roller of Diamond B Technology Solutions to talk about LR-x software and how it helps wildfire firefighters make better decisions. They discuss applications and benefits of the system.
Oct 16, 2018•9 min
Mike sits down with Francisco Aguilar CEO of Bounce Imaging to talk about their 360 camera that is supporting first responders and rescue operations. They go into applications for the device and how it can reduce risk to emergency responders
Oct 04, 2018•5 min
Kevin sits down with Justin Dickstein CEO of Blastmask to talk about SCBA training and how Blastmask is making it easier for fire departments. They go into firefighter fitness and the importance of simulating scenarios for training.
Sep 27, 2018•13 min
Kevin sits down with Jeff Dykes CEO and founder of Northern Star Fire to talk about the North Star Compass. They go into firefighter disorientation and how the compass will save firefighter lives.
Sep 25, 2018•10 min
On this episode of Smart Firefighting Podcast, Kevin sits down with Tonya Cronin Founder & President of Responder Wipes. They discuss the problems with firefighter decontamination, and what Responder Wipes does to improve the process.
Sep 20, 2018•9 min
Kevin sits down with Hunt Whitten Founder & CEO of Metis Tactical and Jason Randall to discuss Metis Tactical. They discuss the increased occupational injury risks of Police, Fire, EMS, & Military Personnel, and how Metis creates prevention programs to keep emergency responders healthy.
Sep 18, 2018•13 min
On the latest episode of Smart Firefighting podcast Mike Mocerino sits down and talks with Juan from Everything Tactical. They talk about Everything Tactical lights, the S-Cut tool, and visual 911.1.
Sep 13, 2018•15 min
Kevin sits down with Zack Braun CEO of FireHUD and Web Marshall a firefighter with 15 years of experience. They talk about FireHUD and how it can help reduce firefighter overexertion.
Sep 11, 2018•17 min
Kevin talks with Andreas Huber CEO and Co-Founder of First Due about the company and the problem they are trying to solve.
Sep 06, 2018•8 min
Kevin sits down with FirstNet’s Director of Field Operations Michael Varney and FirstNet’s Senior Advisor Bill Schrier. They talk about FirstNet’s applications and advantage compared to the current system in use today.
Sep 04, 2018•36 min
Kevin sits down with TJ Kennedy and Jason Karp of Public Safety Network. They talk about the problems companies have had while trying to develop solutions for First Responders and how FirstNet and Public Safety Network are solving those problems.
Aug 28, 2018•31 min
Kevin talks with Thomas Merrill, Fire Commissioner of Snyder Fire Department, about firefighter tracking and accountability. They discuss how technology is helping firefighters stay safer.
Aug 21, 2018•18 min
Kevin sits down with Matt Stern COO of Mira Labs. They discuss Mira Lab’s Augmented Reality technology and the easy-to-use headset that is shaking up the industry.
Aug 15, 2018•20 min
Kevin sits down with Mike Cox of Esri and Captain Richard DePrima of the F.D.N.Y to discuss esri’s ArcGIS technology. They go into what GIS is and how it is being used to help first responders.
Aug 13, 2018•25 min
On this episode of Behind Let's Talk Fentanyl Kevin sits down with Michael Cashman Senior Law Enforcement Instructor at NES. Michael discusses his experience in the clandestine laboratory field and how it's evolved with the growing popularity of Fentanyl.
Aug 09, 2018•8 min
Kevin talks with Evan Durnal of MRIGlobal about what they do and how they are helping first responders in the battle against the opioid crisis.
Aug 07, 2018•7 min
Kevin talks with Jason Tracy about Detectachem and how it's becoming the go-to tool for first responders when identifying unknown substances.
Aug 02, 2018•9 min
Kevin talks with Christina Baxter about her experiences and what she hopes people will get out of “Let’s talk Fentanyl”
Jul 31, 2018•9 min
