In this episode of EM Weekly, we sit down with Andy Bozzo, the visionary founder and CDO of Tablet Command. From his early success in college as an NCAA athlete, to his first career as a teacher, to his current role as a Fire Captain, Andy's unique journey epitomizes a fusion of service, technology, and continuous learning. We delve into the genesis of Tablet Command, a groundbreaking tool that marries modern tech with real-world emergency response needs. Andy shares insights from his over 25 years in the fire service, discusses the evolving landscape of emergency services technology, and reveals how user feedback shapes the future of Tablet Command. Tune in to discover how Andy's hands-on approach is driving innovation in managing incidents, making a tangible difference in the field. Check out Tablet Command: https://www.tabletcommand.com/ Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/ The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com #EmergencyManagement #firefighter #TabletCommand #AndyBozzo #FireService #FireCaptain #TechnologyInEmergency #Innovation #FirstResponders #EmergencyResponse #TechInFireService #ModernEmergencyManagement #PublicSafety #EmergencyPreparedness #DisasterResponse #FirefighterTech #RescueTech #EmergencyTech #SmartResponse #EvolvingEmergencies

On this week's episode, we talk to Jacob Saltzman! Jacob recounts his experience working emergency medical services at Burning Man and dealing with the two significant rainstorms that impacted the event this year. He details the unique emergency response structure at the festival, the challenges of providing care in extreme weather, and the resiliency of the Burning Man community. Jacob also shares insights on improvising response plans, managing resources in a temporary environment, and the importance of adaptability in crisis situations. Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/ The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

This is a must listen episode! This week's guest is David Riedman, researcher and creator of the K-12 School Shooting Database. We discuss the surprising realities around shootings and violence at schools that often go unreported in the media. How can emergency managers help schools be more proactive with safety planning and preparedness? David shares insights from the data and patterns seen in the 300+ school shootings in the database. We also talk about the role of gun detection technology like ZeroEyes, the company David now works for, that uses AI and cameras to immediately detect firearms and provide alerts. Tune in to learn more about current school safety issues beyond the mass shooting incidents covered in the news. Learn more about the K-12 School Shooting Database: https://k12ssdb.org/ Zero Eyes is an AI-powered, human-verified gun detection system that uses facility's existing security cameras. Learn more by visiting https://zeroeyes.com/ Check out a recent news story on Zero Eyes and how this technology works: https://abcnews.go.com/US/new-jerseys-ocean-city-taps-ai-gun-detection/story?id=102960788 Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/ The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

Artificial intelligence is transforming how governments operate, but adopting new tech can be a challenge. In this week's episode, we chat with Micah Guadet, a trailblazer in using AI ethically and responsibly in the public sector. Micah developed the first course on adopting AI in government, sharing how to navigate policy, fear, and change management. He's an evangelist for the potential of AI to improve public safety and operations, while also maintaining public trust. W e discuss Micah's journey to becoming an AI guru, his innovative ideas, and the projects he's working on to usher governments into the AI age smoothly and beneficially. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the public sector's AI revolution Check out Micah's new AI course for public sector personnel: https://www.civicinnovation.ai/courses/chatgpt Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Doberman Emergency Management: www.dobermanemg.com Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com #AI #artificialintelligence #machinelearning #government #publicsector #publicsafety #ethics #responsibleAI #change management #innovation #futureofwork #emergingtech #civictech #govtech #chatGPT

In this episode of the EM Weekly podcast, host Zack dives into the essential aspects of school emergency preparedness at the start of the academic year. From comprehensive strategies that administrators, teachers, and staff should implement, to the vital role parents play in ensuring their children's safety, we cover it all. The episode provides a roadmap for schools to create a resilient environment and offers practical advice for parents to contribute to a secure learning experience. Whether you're an educator, parent, or emergency management professional, this episode is packed with actionable tips and guidelines that you won't want to miss. Join us at Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations Course August 29-31! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/dynamic-populations Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Doberman Emergency Management: www.dobermanemg.com Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com #EmergencyResponsePlan, #SafetyTraining, #CommunicationSystems, #BuildingSafety, #ParentalInvolvement, #CyberSecurity, #LegalCompliance, #EmotionalPreparedness, #TransportationPlan, #SchoolSafety, #EmergencyKit, #CommunityCollaboration, #FamilyCommunicationPlan, #MentalWellbeing, #EmergencyDrills, #SafetyInspections, #StudentPreparedness, #EmergencyManagement, #ResilientCommunity

Today's episode is actually the launch episode for our latest podcast, Life Fire Layout! Subscribe and listen in!https://www.spreaker.com/show/life-fire-layout In the inaugural episode of "Life, Fire, Layout," host Prescott Nadeau sits down with Zack Borst, an emergency manager and host of the popular EM Weekly Podcast. Together, they delve into the purpose and vision for this new series. Nadeau shares his aspirations for the show, which aims to become a platform for public safety professionals to share their insights, wisdom, and experiences. From real stories on the front lines to the practical strategies for maintaining well-being, this episode sets the stage for what's to come. Join Nadeau and Borst as they unpack the journey ahead, promising a podcast that is as engaging as it is informative. Tune in to be part of this exciting voyage into the heart of public safety. Join us at Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations Course August 29-31! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/dynamic-populations Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Doberman Emergency Management: www.dobermanemg.com Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies's BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

Really quick, if you're impacted or interested in helping the response to the recent flooding in Vermont, please visit www.vermont.gov/flood Here at EM Weekly and The Readiness Lab, we're all about the tech that takes us from "meh" to "wow". Enter Traumasoft, the game-changer that's aiming to give EMS agencies a big efficiency boost and a huge high-five to their hard-working providers. On today's episode is RJ Morrison. Starting as an EMT-B and climbing the ranks to Paramedic, RJ's seen it all, taught a thing or two about EMS, and has filled pretty much every agency role you can think of. Now, he's diving into the world of Traumasoft, convinced by its power to transform the way agencies work and look after their dedicated teams. RJ is not just about tech, he's big on people too. He's part of the board of the Code Green Campaign (https://www.codegreencampaign.org/) and is a staunch advocate for the wellbeing of EMS staff. We dive into the deep stuff, chatting about mental health, wellbeing, the staffing and burnout struggles faced by agencies, and how to make the field better for everyone. As a former EMT myself and someone who helped run an agency, I was really excited to hear his perspective on how we fix EMS and how tech can help. Check out Traumasoft, the only complete EMS software solution: https://traumasoft.com/ Find RJ on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morrisonr/ Join us at Emergency Management Response for Dynamic Populations Course August 29-31! https://www.thereadinesslab.com/dynamic-populations Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Doberman Emergency Management: www.dobermanemg.com Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies's BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com #EMWeekly #TheReadinessLab #Traumasoft #EMSInnovation #EMSLeadership #ParamedicLife #HealthcareTech #CodeGreenCampaign #MentalHealthInEMS #EMSWellbeing #EndBurnout #EMSStaffing #EMSManagement #FutureOfEMS #EMTEducation #EmergencyServices #EMSResilience #EMSTech #EMSMentalHealth #emergencymedicalservices #EMS #paramedic

Innovate or Die! Innovation is a term that is tossed around with little meaning and often referring to something that is 100%, not innovative. I think a lot of emergency managers want to be innovative but aren't given the space and time needed to actually create something new or different. So what's holding us back? How do we move our field from what it's doing into what we need to be doing? Why are we so afraid of failing? This week we tackle the conundrum of innovating emergency management! Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/ Major Endorsements: L3Harris Technologies's BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Doberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyDispatch #FirstResponder #ResourceManagement #EmergencyServices #EmergencyResponse #PublicSafetyInnovation #EmergencyPreparedness #FirstResponderCoordination #ai #chatgpt #artificialintelligence

So this is counterintuitive but I recommend that you watch this episode instead of listening. You can watch here: https://youtu.be/B6s8cAn4Y3I?fbclid=IwAR0HkjvWHLI5QCVTEO_hN4NKdUGq9tXA6Qps5ZW-biiVZLCnt7DkqEVIm7o It's one thing to talk about what AI can do and another to actually have it do that. Today I am trying out a theoretical use for resource tracking and dispatching of resources. I started messing around with this over the last few days and built a prompt that I thought might work. Today I am running an entire exercise scenario, live, in GPT-4 and the results are mind-blowing. We're on the cusp of a new era in emergency response. Support our podcast! 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In this episode of EM Weekly, host Zack dives into the world of AI or artificial intelligence. Starting with the basics, Zack explains what AI is, where it currently stands, and where it's headed. He also addresses some of the common fears surrounding AI and why he believes they may be overblown. As an emergency manager himself, Zack shares his insights on how AI can be used in the field and how it can enhance our ability to respond to emergencies. He also talks about some of the potential ethical concerns surrounding AI in warfare and government use, as well as the recent efforts to put guardrails on the technology. Whether you're new to AI or an expert in the field, this episode of EM Weekly is sure to provide some interesting insights and food for thought. So, listen in and learn about the exciting world of artificial intelligence! Support our podcast! Everything EM Weekly: www.thereadinesslab.com/em-weekly-links EM Weekly shirts and merch: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/shop/merch The Readiness Lab: https://www.thereadinesslab.com/ Doberman Emergency Management: www.dobermanemg.com Connect with me! https://www.linkedin.com/in/zborst/