Brian Collins presented at the CalChiefs Fire Operations Technology Summit hosted by Esri. Attendees learned the history of how chiefs have transformed operations by using the results of the #TechWave Are you interested in hearing more about his presentation? Email: marie.marshall@intterragroup.com

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Transforming Operations
Using the Results of the Tech Wave
Brian Collins, CEO
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2. …the 1st Wave…
• CAD/RMS was the start
• From 2007 (San Diego Fires) to
2018…
• Common Operational Picture(s)
• AVL, On-Demand Routing
• Mobile Inspections, Data Gathering
• Learning Management Systems
• Real-time Information
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Gartner ‘Hype Cycle’
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4. 2nd Technology Surge:
• Data Analytics (Machine Learning, AI)
• IoT
• FirstNet
• A ‘well informed public’
Challenge for Operations:
• How do you make Technology a part of the integrated team
• Taking charge of data
• Empowering everyone
• Don’t just solve today’s problems
…What’s Up Next…
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5. Integrating Technology into Operations
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• Where is the emergency?
• Where are my people?
• Where are my resources?
• Where are my assets?
• What is the status of all of those things?
• Who needs help?
• Where is the <water>?
All this information should
be at your fingertips, no
matter where you are..

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Linking Information by Time and Place

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Combining Operations and Preplanning (and Risk)

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Combining Operations and Preplanning (and Risk)

9. Large Scale Incident Management
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Incident Management
Colorado Wildfire Information Management System
Enterprise Geospatial Portal (NIFC)

11. Learning from One Department
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Learning from Other Departments

13. We arm fire agencies with digital solutions
so that you will be:
• better informed
• more flexible
• safer, and ultimately,
• more valuable to your communities.

14. Questions?

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16. Gartner 2007 Hype Cycle.
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17. 2008
Gartner 2008 Hype Cycle.
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