The past two years have been very challenging in the fight against the pandemic. How much strain was placed on the emergency services and what financial and political measures are being taken to be prepared for similar crisis situations?

The specific investments and plans of Homeland Security in research and development will also be addressed.

Other aspects will include technological developments in communications and equipment, including the roles of women in this heavily male-dominated domain.

USA at the INTERSCHUTZ Forum

  • 12:10 - 12:30 State of the US Fire Service
    Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, US Fire Administrator, Dr. Reggie Freeman, Chief Oakland FD, Commissioner Adam Thiel, Philadelphia FD, Jessica Pickett, Executive Director of F.I.E.R.O
    The last two years has taken an already stressful occupation and increased the stress load, for some, to unbearable levels. Our panel discusses the financial and political challenges the fire service is facing and the affects that adding a global pandemic has had on the mental health of the US fire service
    Livestream
  • 12:30 - 12:50 Tradition Meets Technology: Use of Technology in Today’s Fire Service
    Stefan Truthän, CEO hhpBerlin, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, US Fire Administrator, Dr. Reggie Freeman, Chief Oakland FD, Commissioner Adam Thiel, Philadelphia FD, Jessica Pickett, Executive Director of F.I.E.R.O
    The old adage that the fire service is “100 years of tradition unimpeded by progress” no longer holds true. The advances in equipment and technology in the last 30 years to keep firefighters safe will pale when compared to the technological advances and technology that will be available to firefighters in the next 30 years.
    Livestream
  • 12:50 – 13:10 Diversity in Today’s Fire Service
    Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, US Fire Administrator, Dr. Reggie Freeman, Chief Oakland FD, Commissioner Adam Thiel, Philadelphia FD, Jessica Pickett, Executive Director of F.I.E.R.O
    Where are we in the diversification of today’s fire service? Where are we going? How will we get there, and as important if not more, can we get there? An honest discussion regarding the progress and challenges facing the fire service.
    Livestream
  • 13:10 – 13:30 US First Responder Needs – Project Responder 6
    Paul McDonagh, US Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology
    The US Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology, has done extensive research into the needs of Fire, EMS & Law Enforcement. This session will guide the global industry what R&D investments would meet US first responder needs.
    Livestream
  • 13:30 - 13:50 DHS S&T First Responder Research Priorities
    Dan Cotter, US Department of Homeland Security, Science & Technology
    Get a look at the research priorities and investment being made by the US Department of Homeland Security, Science and Technology to support US first responders.
    Livestream

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