Wildland Fire & Other All-Risk Incidents

Sunday, August 7, 2022

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Location: Anaheim Convention Center, 204 C

CE: 1 CEU

Main Presenter(s)

Kevin Nida

Sr. Public Safety Advisor
First Responder Network Authority

Co-Presenter(s)

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Kody Kerwin

Murphy's Fire Protection District, California
Jason Matthews

Sergeant
Lake County Sheriff's Office, Florida
Dave Fontneau

Director of Communications & Technology
Orange County Sheriff's Department, California

Presentation Description: Planning for and providing voice / data communications during large scale emergencies and disasters is always a significant challenge. Hear use cases and best practices in response to these largeâ€scale events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and allâ€risk incidents using FirstNet, including this past year's wildfire and disaster responses. This session will focus on the many public safety tools available to first responders and supporting organizations in response to complex events using the FirstNet network to support communications more efficiently and safely. Participants will have an opportunity for postâ€conference followâ€up discussions to provide input on their broadband and technology needs.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will gain an understanding of how these tools and wireless technologies will improve incident operations and potential outcome.
Participants will gain an understanding of how these tools and wireless technologies address current agency challenges.
Participants will have an opportunity to provide short-term and long-term input on their current and future tool and technology needs with the FirstNet Authority.