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Wildfire Chronicles: Episode 7: Increasing the Value of Fire Service Data with Tom Jenkins

34 minutes Wildfire Chronicles E7

Increasing the Value of Fire Service Data with Tom Jenkins

Join Chief Erik Litzenberg and Tom Jenkins as he shares insights from his extensive experience in the fire service, focusing on his leadership roles and his involvement in transformative projects like NERIS. Starting as a firefighter in Oklahoma and rising to become the Fire Chief in Rogers, Arkansas, Tom discusses the intersection of leadership, technology, and data to enhance public safety. His work with the Fire Safety Research Institute and the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) showcases the evolving needs and solutions within the fire service. This episode is a must-listen for fire service professionals, and anyone interested in public safety innovation.



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