Best Kevin Sofen Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 279: Law Enforcement Embraces Tech-Driven Drone Support with Zach Finfrock 26:50

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Is technology a part of the job 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! In this episode: How drones are a low-cost, high-impact alternative to traditio…

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Episode 278: Harnessing Tech for Real-World Firefighting Challenges with Kevin Swat 49:42

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Tech isn’t just a toy. Tech helps save lives. Here’s how: 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: Why drones and ROVs are critical tools th…

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Episode 277: Space-Based Forest Fire Monitoring with OroraTech with Thomas Grübler 13:21

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How is forest fire monitoring changing for the better? 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 space-based technology is changing fores…

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Episode 276: Utilizing Technology in Fire Service Training with Steve Kaiser 16:20

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Here’s why you gotta be more curious: 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: The value of training in the fire service How technology like…

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Episode 275: Using IoT and AI for Fire Detection with Rob Vernon 10:20

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Let’s talk about the importance of measuring what matters in the fight against climate change… 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: Leve…

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Episode 274: Striving to Be 1% Better Every Day with Sirena Allen-de Guzman 13:55

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A new firefighter’s journey into the fire service: 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: Why diversity and inclusivity matter in serving …

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Episode 273: Accelerating Technologies for Global Problems with Satellites with Preetham Akula 13:14

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How are intelligent satellites revolutionizing wildfire response? 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 Akula Tech’s use of 3D printi…

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Episode 272: Creating Safer and More Inclusive Organizations with Quinn Cramer 18:04

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How can we increase diversity in the fire service? 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: Why equal opportunities and gender balance are k…

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Episode 271: The Role of Drones in Emergency Response with Russell Turner 28:08

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What are the benefits of using drones for emergency response? 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 drones are being used for situati…

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Episode 270: Providing Global Fire Capability and Data Equity with Karen O’Connor 12:29

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Here’s how Earth Fire Alliance is enhancing global fire monitoring: 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 Earth Fire Alliance provide…

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Episode 269: The Importance of Interoperability in Rail Fire with Nicholas Coney and Brett Richardson 16:56

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What are the challenges (and solutions) of emergency response in the rail corridor? 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: The specialized…

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Episode 268: The Fire Service: A Sense of Family and Common Goal with Eric Combs and Kelly Richardson 14:12

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What are the 3 keys to effective fire service products? 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 technology can make firefighters safer …

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Episode 267: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in the Fire Service with Dr. Sabrina Cohen-Hatton and Michael Morgan 30:42

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Here’s how diversity and inclusion contribute to a more effective fire service workforce: 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: The impor…

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Episode 266: Promoting Competency and Building Safety within Fire Engineering with Hayley Burgess 14:25

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Here’s how to promote competency and safety in the fire sector: 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 the IFE supports fire professio…

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Episode 265: Making Solar Energy Safe for First Responders with Jim Foran 24:01

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How is PVStop training first responders and electrical technicians to safely handle solar panels? 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: A…

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Episode 264: Challenges and Fire Safety Risks Faced by Tunnels with Craig Hiscock 10:45

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What are the unique challenges that tunnels face in terms of fire safety and ventilation? 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: The impac…

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Episode 263: Enhanced Regulations and Tools for All People During Disasters in Evacuation with Daniel Nilsson and Kevin Frank 13:42

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How can we improve evacuation systems for people with movement disabilities? 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: The challenges of desi…

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Episode 262: The Importance of Community Connection and the Role of Governance in Resilience with Beck Dawson 13:19

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Here’s how to build community resilience: 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: Why resilience is a community effort How to shape decisio…

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Episode 261: Addressing Climate Change and Natural Hazard Risks with Andrew Gissing 13:08

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The big question that we all want the answer to: how should we tackle climate change? 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 the 'Be A…

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Episode 260: The Science of Fire: James Braidwood's Insights with David Dow 15:48

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Who is James Braidwood and how did he transform the fire service? 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: What “finding the seat of the fir…

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Episode 259: The Importance of Training and Sense-Making in Firefighting Decision-Making with Dr. Greg Penney 21:55

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What is sense-making, and how can it transform firefighters’ 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: The importance of tra…

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Episode 258: Harnessing the Power of the Human Brain and AI in Public Safety with Craig Lawton 16:44

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How has Amazon Web Services (AWS) made an impact on the first responder industry? 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: Amazon Web Servic…

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Episode 257: Engaging Communities in the Recovery and Reconstruction Process with Amanda Leck and Kristie Clarke 16:04

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What’s the most important thing to focus on during disaster management? 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: Insights on disaster resili…

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Episode 256: Building a Global Fire Service One Voice with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell 37:08

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What is a global fire service? 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 to improve real-time wildfire monitoring How better information …

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Episode 255: Building Resilience with 'One Voice' in Fire Service with James Mullins & Dan Cotter 25:29

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Here’s how research leads to solutions for real-world challenges: 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: Why collaboration is essential fo…

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Episode 254: Training Programs to Combat Human Trafficking with Mark Brende 9:00

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Do you know how to recognize and respond to human trafficking? Here’s what you need to know: 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: What i…

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Episode 253: Firebot: A Game-Changer in Hazmat Situations with Siddharth Thakur 8:25

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Check out this fire-resistant robot that helps firefighters in search and rescue operations: 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 Fi…

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Episode 252: Empowering Fire Chiefs with Data-Driven Decision-Making with David Blankinship & Marcus Edwards 21:07

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Here’s how interoperability makes the fire service’s jobs easier: 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: What is interoperability, and how…

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Episode 251: Talking Drones, Mental Health & the Fire Service in Mexico with Fernando Palacios & Gabby Durantes 23:18

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What can we learn from the fire service in Mexico? 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 can the Mexican and American fire services s…

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Episode 250: Enhancing Fire Departments with Artificial Intelligence with Humaid AlAli 22:26

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Here’s how the fire service can embrace AI: 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: The integration of AI in public safety and security org…

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Episode 249: Training Firefighters for Effective Technology Use with Robert Edson 18:43

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Here’s some best practices to make the most of your technology: 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 to identify gaps and challenges…

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Episode 248: Automating Tasks for First Responders with Zenext AI with Swarnamouli Majumdar 10:36

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An assistant for first responders: 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: A voice-based AI assistant designed to automate repetitive tasks…

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SDG 6 | Inspiring Future Scientists Through Wetland Education | Darien Becker 11:33

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What is GLOBE, and how is it impacting future generations of environmentalists? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Connecting youth to watershed science through GLOBE Simplified water quality testing an…

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Episode 247: Enhancing Safety & Speed in Drone Operations with Liza Pierce 6:11

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Hey first responders! These solutions are designed just for you: 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: What is propulsion technology, and…

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Episode 246: The Role of AR in Real-Time Operations with Yohan Baillot 9:33

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How can you train and simulate realistic scenarios without any props? 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: What’s the role of augmented …

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SDG 6 | Understanding Herbicide Effects on Aquatic Biodiversity | Luke Huffman 7:04

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What's fluoroproxen benzyl and why should we care about its effect on biodiversity? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What’s the impact of fluoroproxen benzyl on plant biodiversity and invertebrates? H…

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Episode 245: Rapid Damage Assessment Using Drones & AI with Kendrick Faison 11:13

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What can you learn from SpatialGIS' use of drones and AI? Find out ↓ 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 drones and AI for rapid da…

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SDG 6 | Protecting Mussels: A Crucial Task for Freshwater Health | Emily Gryga 12:17

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Why is mussel relocation and monitoring necessary? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What’s the vital role of mussels in filtering water and maintaining freshwater ecosystems? How to protect mussels fr…

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Episode 244: Proactive Fire Safety: Embracing Community Risk Reduction with Kevin Sehlmeyer 23:34

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What does community risk reduction involve, and how can we do better? 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 is community risk reducti…

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Episode 243: Building an Innovation Ecosystem in Tulsa with James Spencer 55:48

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What is an innovation ecosystem, and how can it serve your community? 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 to build innovation ecosy…

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SDG 6 | Revising Protocols for Effective Grass Carp Removal | Bob Mapes 7:42

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What’s the only invasive carp species reproducing in the Great Lakes? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: Why worry about the presence of grass carp in the Great Lakes? What is electrofishing, and how do…

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Episode 242: Enhancing Public Safety Aviation with Skydio Drones with Bryan King 16:19

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How can drones provide aerial intelligence for better 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: What’s the role of drones in…

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SDG 6 | Protecting Mussel Populations in Eau Claire County | Breanne Klockzien 6:34

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Why are mussel populations declining? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: The alarming decline in mussel populations in Eau Claire County. Understanding the impact of water pollution, degradation, and in…

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Episode 241: Enhancing Public Safety with Airwise’s Drone Solutions with Josh O’Leary 18:32

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Who is driving drone innovation and what do you need to know? 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 does Airwise streamline regulator…

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SDG 6 | Restoring Habitats in Green Bay: A Design Perspective | Stephanie Cole 7:04

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How can we create more habitats for wildlife? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: How can habitat restoration design plans enhance biodiversity in Green Bay? The goals and progress of the tank farm marsh…

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Episode 240: Integrating Drones as a First Responder - Technology for Enhanced Public Safety with Gabe Graveline 21:12

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What is the Drone First Responder (DFR) Initiative? 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: What is the transformative role of drones in pu…

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Episode 239: Global Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing - World Fire Congress Roadmap to 2026 with Mark Hardingham 10:56

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How can creating communities of practice address common challenges in the fire service industry? 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: Ho…

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SDG 6 | Misunderstandings & Awareness Among Gardeners | Liz Tanner & Jeanne Scherer 8:39

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What are the alternatives to invasive plants? Thanks for joining us for another episode of highlighting change makers and their inspirational work towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this episode: What crucial role do gardeners play in managing invasive species? Helping gardeners understand and adopt alternatives to …

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Episode 238: Addressing Common Fire Service Challenges Around the Globe at the World Fire Congress with Billy Goldfeder 11:32

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What solutions did the World Fire Congress talk about? 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 does The World Fire Congress facilitate …

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Episode 237: Fostering Global Best Practices & Collaboration at the World Fire Congress with Victor Stagnaro & Gary Krichbaum 10:50

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What is the World Fire Congress, and how does it benefit firefighters? 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 does the World Fire Cong…