IAFC Technology Council

The IAFC’s Technology Council serves as a knowledge center for technological developments that affect the fire service. The council provides a forum for information and knowledge exchange among different stakeholders, including fire chiefs, public safety organizations and vendors.

Vision

To advance the fire/rescue/EMS services and allied agencies to be on the leading edge of technological adaptation.

Mission

To promote an environment that encourages and supports innovation to drive the adoption, adaptation and/or acceptance of technological solutions within a standards-based, interoperable framework.

How to Participate

Complete the IAFC Tech Council form to indicate your areas of expertise and interest as they relate to the work of the Council. When an opportunity for involvement arises that matches your interest, we will contact you. If you are a vendor and are interested in learning more about the Council, please email techcouncil@iafc.org.

Current Projects

GIS Podcast

The IAFC Technology Council produced the Power of GIS podcast in partnership with the US Fire Administration. This 10-minute video offers a quick tutorial for fire chiefs and decision makers interested in using GIS. The video has 3 components: understanding GIS, partnering with the GIS community and seeing the power of GIS.

FRI

Visit the Technology Council Booth (#3009) for the latest information on the council.
The Technology Pavilion has been expanded for 2010. Follow the FRI blog for the latest FRI Chicago information.
2010 Exhibitor information.

SkyTerra

The Technology Council, in cooperation with SkyTerra Communications (OTCBB: SKYT), has published an information paper on the Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup Program (SMART™) and how it enables and improves interoperable communications for public safety operations. A SMART™ Model for Interoperable Communications (pdf) provides an in-depth look at the network of nationwide and regional talkgroups that provide effective, interoperable communications for public safety and emergency response operations. The program is managed and administered by a variety of federal, state and local public safety organizations. Free printed copies can also be requested by emailing the IAFC Tech Council at techcouncil@iafc.org or by contacting SkyTerra at 1-800 216-6728.