Episode 283: CoTAK and the Push for Real-Time Emergency Coordination with Ben Miller

Episode • Jul 17 • 13m

How can you focus on the mission, not the noise?

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 did Colorado build a shared infrastructure for all public safety agencies?
What’s the next evolution of PPE?
Insights on enabling true tech adoption

Hear from Ben Miller - the Director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Technology Aerial Firefighting.

Ben breaks down how CoTAK is helping bring TAK technology into daily operations for fire, law enforcement, and search and rescue teams across Colorado. He explains how CoTAK’s centralized, state-funded model is removing barriers to adoption and turning TAK into real-time software PPE for public safety.

The conversation digs into practical use cases, how agencies can manage data overload, and the leadership required to make meaningful tech adoption happen. Ben also shares why free isn’t the same as valueless, and why it’s time to rethink what modern protective equipment looks like.

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

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