Episode 194: Safety in the Skies: Inside the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit with Preston Culver
Why attend the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit?
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 taking a quick pause from our 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series to share how attending the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit (March 4-7, 2024) can help you stay updated on the latest technology, training methods, and best practices in public safety robotics.
In this episode:
- Why are standard test methods crucial in the drone industry?
- How does the Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit provide a platform for public safety professionals to learn, share knowledge, and network with industry experts?
- Why is sharing knowledge and resources essential for the advancement of the industry and the improvement of public safety operations?
Find out from Preston Culver - an Adjunct Associate Research Scientist at Johns Hopkins University and a Summit organizer.
Former firefighter, lead drone pilot & videographer for the Austin Fire Department, Preston now works on the Standard Test Methods Response Robot Capabilities project at NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) via an adjunct research position at Johns Hopkins University. This project focuses on standardizing the test measures utilized in testing both pilots & technologies, geared specifically for emergency response.
Preston is also one of the primary orchestrators of the annual Texas Public Safety Robotics Summit. From content creation to marketing to being the MC at the event, Preston is involved in almost every aspect of the 4-day drone summit that continues to be an industry favorite each year.
So click play now to hear what he has to share, and register for the summit here!
Head to www.smartfirefighting.com to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!
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