Fire Chief Brighton Area Fire Department Brighton, Michigan
The new technical conflagration period is upon us. Imagine a world of high rise buildings built from wood, houses running on battery power, and an app that signals a fuel truck to your car for a top off. The industry is coming up with some technology marvels. We argue some of these ideas may not be in the best interest for the fire service. This class will expose you to what's around the corner for your fire department to face. The fires you face will be more challenging, more frequent, and present special hazards. Find out what is around the corner for you... from active shooter throw bags to fire rated trash cans. Becoming informed of these wicked problems will put you ahead of other departments.
Learning Objectives:
The participant will learn how technology advances may negatively impact fire service operations.
The participant will be introduced to products being proposed on the horizon and how they contribute to consumer demand.
The participant will better understand the role community risk reduction plays in addressing public awareness towards fire problems created with new products on the market.
