Episode 182: From Data to Wisdom: Unlocking Operational Insights with Alex Gorsuch

Smart Firefighting

“Potatoes sit in the barn until you have a recipe.” → It's not just about collecting data, but about making it meaningful for real-world applications...

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy!

Thanks for joining our 16 part FRST Challenge Mini Series recorded at the competition! Tracking and situational awareness has long been a problem for first responders. That's why the ⁠FRST Challenge⁠ competition is designed to pinpoint 3D tracking technologies that provide one-meter accuracy for first responders in indoor environments, crucial for enhancing their safety during rescue operations.

The 6 finalist teams competed in localization and ruggedization tests at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center from October 23-27, 2023. Winning teams gain access to funding, business support, and live field testing opportunities to evolve their solutions for real-world application.

In this episode:

• What is cognitive load theory?
• What technology doesn’t distract from real-time situations / the task at hand?
• How is Ascent building technology to get a “dot on the map” that helps incident commanders know where their people are?
• Explore Ascent’s commercial launch with fire departments in Q4 2024

Learn from returning guest Alex Gorsuch - the co-founder and CTO at Ascent Integrated Tech.

The Ascent team builds the Common Operational Picture (COP) dashboard for firefighters and warfighters by providing actionable insight on the health and location of the operator while mapping the battlespace.

Alex leads the development of tools to measure and optimize both cognitive and physiological readiness of first responders and warfighters as well as lead the development of ATAK (Android Tactical Assault Kit) integration.

So click play now to hear what he has to share, and stay tuned for the rest of our mini series!

Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.smartfirefighting.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to discover how SFF accelerates innovation for emergency responders, to find out when our next event is, or review our curated resources!

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