Episode 268: The Fire Service: A Sense of Family and Common Goal with Eric Combs and Kelly Richardson

Episode • Apr 3 • 14m

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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 technology can make firefighters safer and more efficient
Why core values like integrity, honesty, loyalty, and respect matter
The importance of finding a compelling reason behind the work you do

Hear from Kelly Richardson and Eric Combs – the President of Fire and Emergency Business Group at Safe Fleet.

Kelly and Eric share their experiences in the fire service, reflecting on their time at a rugby game and the deep sense of family that the fire service provides. They emphasize the critical role of technology in enhancing firefighter safety and efficiency, stressing the importance of simplicity, durability, and dependability in the products used by first responders.

The conversation highlights the core values that guide their work—integrity, honesty, loyalty, and respect—and how these principles help foster a strong community within the fire service. They also discuss the power of having a compelling reason behind their work, which drives their dedication and passion for protecting others.

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

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