Topics & Tools

Technology Council

IAFC Tech Council 2016 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. For more information: Technology Council Restructure (pdf)

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.

Projects

Webinars

IAFC Technology Council Webinar Series Spring 2018 First Due Size Up
Live webinar conducted Feb. 12, 2018

Axon Body Worn Cameras in the Fire/EMS
Live webinar conducted Jan. 30, 2018

Webinar Series: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in the Fire Service

Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Fire Service - Part 3
Live webinar conducted June 2, 2017

Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Fire Service - Part 3
Live webinar conducted June 2, 2017
Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Fire Service - Part 2
Live webinar conducted May 24, 2017
Unmanned Aerial Systems in the Fire Service
Live webinar conducted May 10, 2017
Where We Are Today In The Fire Service
Live webinar conducted Apr. 28, 2017

GIS Podcast

The IAFC Technology Council produced the Power of GIS video in partnership with the U.S. 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.

As part of our continuing GIS development the IAFC works with the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation to further the knowledge, skills, and resources to apply decision-support technology and data in enhancing preparedness and building a more resilient nation.

White Papers

Fire Suppression
Next Generation Water Enhancer for Fire Protection and Suppression in Wildland and Structural Applications (pdf)

Communication
A SMART Model for Interoperable Communications (pdf), about the Satellite Mutual Aid Radio Talkgroup Program (SMART^TM)

Crisis Decision Making
Information Paper on Crisis Decision Making Technology (pdf)

Anthrax Vaccination
Information Paper on Anthrax Vaccination Technology (pdf), about the Biothrax vaccine.

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'll contact you.