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

Episode • Aug 29, 2024 • 11m

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 global collaboration and communication among fire service professionals?
What to do about recruitment, retention, and the rise of lithium-ion batteries and EV fires
Why are young people and compassionate recruitment important in the fire service?

Learn from Billy Goldfeder - the Deputy Fire Chief at the Loveland-Symmes (Ohio) Fire Department, Lexipol's Senior Fire Advisor, and member of the Fire Chief / Rescue Editorial Advisory Board.

The ⁠World Fire Congress⁠ brings together fire service professionals from around the world to share ideas, best practices, and solutions to common challenges. The event fosters global collaboration and communication, addressing issues such as recruitment, retention, tactical response, and the rise of lithium-ion batteries and EV fires.

The importance of young people in the fire service and the need for compassionate recruitment and retention strategies are highlighted, emphasizing the focus on company officers as a key investment in fire departments.

So take a listen to hear what he has to share!

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