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

Episode • Nov 21, 2024 • 23m

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 share knowledge and value with each other?
What EMS initiatives in Mexico are reducing costs and improving patient care?
What are the top concerns for the fire service, and what can we do about them?

Hear from Fernando Palacios - the Chief of Department for the Queretaro Fire Department - and firefighter Gabby Durantes.

In this episode, Fernando and Gabby discuss the importance of integrating the Mexican fire service into the American fire service through knowledge sharing, which can foster advancements and positive changes for both. They explore EMS initiatives in Mexico, including bringing doctors to the scene and utilizing real-time video communication to improve patient care while reducing costs.

Fernando shares his experience using drones in the fire service for surveillance, mapping, and search and rescue, emphasizing the need for better integration of software and platforms. Gabby stresses the importance of affordable technology solutions, especially for fire departments with limited budgets. Both express their concerns about firefighter safety, from tracking physical fitness to prioritizing mental health support for firefighters facing critical situations.

So take a listen to hear what they have to share!

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