Episode 135: How Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Can Help Save the World with Mike Cox | Interschutz 2022 Mini Series
Fun fact: almost all first responders are already using GIS - they just may not know it!
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!
This is the tenth episode of our Interschutz 2022 Mini Series. Interschutz 2022 was an international trade show hosted over six days and included exhibitions plus engaging forums covering the various aspects of firefighting, rescue services, civil protection and safety and security.
In this episode:
- What is GIS?
- How is Esri founder Jack Dangermond using GIS technology to try to save the world?
- Why Esri invites all startups to use GIS and help empower first responders
Chief Mix Cox - retired Chief of Henrico Fire and current Director of Fire & EMS Solutions at Esri- covers how first responders and small businesses can leverage Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to enhance data usage throughout society. Esri is the global market leader in GIS software, location intelligence, and mapping. Since 1969, they have supported customers with geographic science and geospatial analytics, what they call "The Science of Where." Esri takes a geographic approach to problem-solving, brought to life by modern GIS technology, and are committed to using science and technology to build a sustainable world.
Chief Cox is an emergency service professional with over 30 years of public safety experience. Thanks to his extensive leadership in emergency response and special operations, he has proven critical decision-making skills in highly stressful response environments and incident planning experience for all facets of emergency response, including special events. Throughout his service, he's established valuable relationships with federal, state, and local agencies throughout the public safety arena, and has mastered various administrative responsibilities such as personnel development, strategic planning, budget, and grant programs.
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