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Smart Firefighting

Smart Firefighting
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Smart Firefighting Podcast covers real-world deployments of smart technologies through conversations with technologists, innovators, companies, and forward-thinking public safety and government agencies. Learn from interviews with leaders as they share their insights and offer their expertise every week!​Host Kevin Sofen is a co-founding member of the Smart First Responder Community who loves to e... more

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For decades the fire service has answered bigger fires with one move: more water. Bigger lines, bigger turrets, bigger flows. Modern fires have outgrown that equation.

In wind driven wildfires, traditional fog streams erode before they reach the fla... more

Most fire crews get few real repetitions on search and rescue. The calls are rare. The training is expensive. It takes companies out of service, and it adds injury and exposure risk.

San Diego Fire-Rescue built a different path.

Hello Smart Firefig... more

Every disaster review finds the same failure: communication. Crews on 9/11 passed handwritten notes. Agencies at the LA wildfires could not talk across radio bands. During Hurricane Maria, restoration trucks sat at a pier while their ship steamed awa... more

Wildland fires are bigger and faster than they were 20 years ago. Much of the gear on the line has not kept up. A broken shovel. A pack that does not fit. Standard issue equipment that looks 50 years old because it basically is…

Hello Smart Firefigh... more

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Recent Guests

Roger Coleman
Fire service veteran and co-founder of Pratus
Pratus
Episode: Episode 327: A Governance Problem, Not a Technology Problem: Inside Pratus with Roger Coleman and Sean Griffin
Sean Griffin
Former Director of Incident Management in the White House; co-founder of Pratus
Pratus
Episode: Episode 327: A Governance Problem, Not a Technology Problem: Inside Pratus with Roger Coleman and Sean Griffin
Scott Reimann
Technical Sales, Vallfirest
Vallfirest
Episode: Episode 326: Embrace the Suck a Little Less: Purpose-Built Wildland Tools with Scott Reimann of Vallfirest
Jake Ryks
Firefighter and Hazmat specialist with the St. Paul Fire Department, Hazmat One and Squad One lead, educator for Hazmat Guys
St. Paul Fire Department / Hazmat Guys
Episode: Episode 325: Become Dangerously Competent: Training, Hazmat, and AI in the Fire Service with Jake Ryks - The HazMat Guys
Marc Wysocki
Captain, Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department
Sheffield Volunteer Fire Department (Massachusetts)
Episode: Episode 324: Firefighters Are Tactical Athletes: Recovery Debt, Sleep, and the Safe to Talk Culture with Marc Wysocki
Eric Linnenburger
Deputy Fire Chief, Westminster Fire Department
Westminster Fire Department
Episode: Episode 323: How a Fire Department Decides What Tech to Buy with Eric Linnenburger
Kjeld Lindsted
Associate Director of Software Products at Panasonic
Panasonic
Episode: Episode 322: Inside Panasonic Tough Command: Connected Vehicles for Emergency Response with Kjeld Lindsted
Bailey Farren
Founder/CEO at Perimeter
Perimeter
Episode: Episode 321: Building for Chaos, Not Compliance with Bailey Farren – Perimeter
Bobby Banome
FDNY firefighter from Staten Island; founder/developer of Flint, an AI-powered firefighting tool
Flint (tool) / FDNY
Episode: Episode 320: He Missed the Hydrant, Then Built the Tool to Ensure No One Else Does. Rapid Response Co with Bobby Banome

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Kevin Sofen
Host of Smart Firefighting Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 53 ratings
  • Quality and easy to consume content

    For anyone that is seeking thought provoking information about public safety, this is the podcast for you. Really enjoyed the episode with Dr. Lori. She is a shining star

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hsofen
    United Statesa year ago
  • The Smart Firefighting Podcast hits the nail on the head

    . The topics are spot-on and highly relevant, offering valuable insights for anyone in the fire service and public safety space. You can hear Kevin’s passion for the work in every episode, making it both engaging and informative. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Seawallac
    United States2 years ago
  • Great perspectives

    Love the content and varying perspectives. Great speakers. Kevin does a phenomenal job of bringing important conversations to all of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thenarains
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Showcase of new tech and current issues. Every industry needs a podcast like this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gennarific
    United States4 years ago
  • Good Listen

    EP12 is definitely worth a listen here - for school-house instructors and tech parters

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    timthome
    United States8 years ago

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Listeners praise the practical, real-world focus and actionable takeaways for tech adoption in public safety.
Some episodes are technically dense but consistently valuable for school-house instructors and technology partners seeking insights into training and deployment.
Shows a strong track record of highlighting new tech and current issues across the public-safety spectrum.
Guests bring diverse perspectives, from frontline responders to engineers and researchers, with strong emphasis on safety and innovation.
The host's evident passion and clear knowledge of firefighting technology make episodes engaging and informative.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 327: A Governance Problem, Not a Technology Problem: Inside Pratus with Roger Coleman and Sean Griffin
Q: Where do you see the platform in five years in terms of integrations and capabilities with partners like Microsoft and Darley?
We expect deeper hardware integrations, expanded edge analytics, more immersive simulations, and a broader ecosystem where Pratus acts as the orchestration layer—connecting devices, data streams, and agencies to deliver faster, safer, and more effective responses.
Episode 327: A Governance Problem, Not a Technology Problem: Inside Pratus with Roger Coleman and Sean Griffin
Q: Could you paint a picture of a day in the life of a Coast Guard seaman using Pratus?
A typical day would start with preparedness and training, then real-time incident monitoring, duty rosters, and cross-agency coordination, all visible on a single pane of glass that shows live assets, weather, and mission priorities, enabling quick, coordinated actions.
Episode 327: A Governance Problem, Not a Technology Problem: Inside Pratus with Roger Coleman and Sean Griffin
Q: And what did you see at the White House level about how agencies were communicating during crises that convinced you that something needed to be built differently?
The story of moving from PDFs and Google Sheets to a unified digital picture showed that governance and information sharing were the bottlenecks, not the lack of data or tools, and that AI-assisted workflows could maintain continuity across administrations.
Episode 326: Embrace the Suck a Little Less: Purpose-Built Wildland Tools with Scott Reimann of Vallfirest
Q: What foundational need did Vallfirest identify on the fire line that led to the creation of the Gorgui tool?
The team saw that standard gear and old designs were not meeting wildland firefighters' needs, so they focused on creating a multi-tool that replaces several separate tools and can be adapted to the phase of line construction, reducing the number of items firefighters must carry and the effort required to perform core tasks.
Episode 325: Become Dangerously Competent: Training, Hazmat, and AI in the Fire Service with Jake Ryks - The HazMat Guys
Q: What level of technology are you using to deliver training and support Hazmat operations today?
Technology improves accessibility for training through online platforms and interactive tools like Kahoot, while AI and apps like Haven aim to streamline reference materials and provide rapid, situation-based guidance, always with a human expert overseeing decisions.

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This show centers on real-world deployments of smart technologies in public safety, featuring technologists, vendors, and agency leaders who outline practical applications, lessons learned, and evolving standards. Episodes frequently explore how innovative tools—from connected vehicles and VR training to data-driven dispatch and AI-assisted decision making—translate into safer, faster response. A notable pattern is end-user-driven design and cross-disciplinary collaboration, with guests ranging from equipment developers to fire service leaders, all discussing implementation realities, change management, and the human factors of technology adoption. The program often highlights field-tested solutions, traumatic resilience, and regional coord... more

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1. Roger Coleman
2. Sean Griffin
3. Scott Reimann
4. Jake Ryks
5. Marc Wysocki
6. Eric Linnenburger
7. Kjeld Lindsted
8. Bailey Farren

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