The Future of Firefighting: How Research and Innovation are Making a Difference

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

10:45 AM - 12:00 PM USA

Location: Junior Ballroom A

Moderator(s)

Adam K. Thiel

Fire Commissioner
Philadelphia Fire Department

Speaker(s)

Vladimir Ivkovic, PhD

Director, Laboratory for Neuroimaging and Integrative Physiology, Neural Systems Group
Department of Psychiatry, Massachusetts General Hospital / Harvard Medical School
Charlestown, Massachusetts
Sonny Kirkley, PhD

Director of User Experiences
Indiana University Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab
Bloomington, Indiana
Tim Walsh, MS

Corporate Relations Director
Illinois Fire Service Institute
Champaign, Illinois

Slides Handouts
Ken Willette, BS,EFO

Executive Director
North American Fire Training Directors
Ware, Massachusetts

Slides Handouts

Firefighting is a dangerous and demanding profession, but it is also one that is constantly evolving. In recent years, there has been a growing focus on research and innovation in the fire service, as firefighters and other first responders look for ways to improve their safety and effectiveness. This session is for fire and emergency services leaders, decision-makers, and practitioners who are interested in learning more about the latest research and innovations in fire service technology. The session will feature a team of researchers from academia, industry, and the fire service who will provide insights into the latest research to advance fire service technology, discuss how the fire service can get involved, and provide insights into how we can better leverage current research and also explore more research.