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

Episode • Jan 9 • 37m

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 analysis can transform firefighter performance
The unique challenges of female firefighters

Hear from Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell - a U.S. Fire Administrator for the U.S. Fire Administration.

Lori dives into how satellites, especially low Earth orbit constellations, are transforming wildfire response. She explains how real-time monitoring can help detect wildfires sooner, leading to better decision-making and faster response times.

Beyond technology, Lori highlights the critical role of data, advocating for systems like NIRIS that can collect and analyze information to boost firefighter performance. Dr. Moore-Merrell also emphasizes the importance of a unified, global approach in the fire service—what she calls a "one voice"—to foster collaboration and share knowledge across borders.

She doesn’t shy away from the challenges, discussing the unique needs of female firefighters and the push for custom-fitted, purpose-driven PPE to ensure their safety and comfort on the job.

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

Episode Resources:

AFAC25 Conference

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