Getting Ahead of the Fire with Shared Awareness
How do you keep everyone on the same page during a wildland incident? This session dives into real-time intel sharing that actually works.
Date and time
Location
Online
Agenda
2:00 PM - 2:03 PM
Welcome and Opening Remarks
2:03 PM - 2:16 PM
Case Study from LA Fires - Perspectives from Division Chief Kevin Fetterman
2:16 PM - 2:30 PM
Case Study from LA Fires - Perspectives from Chief Tom Clemo
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Open Q & A
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
Wildland fire season isn’t a season anymore.
As the threat grows, so does the complexity—more agencies, more units, and more decisions happening faster than ever.
This session focuses on what happens when crews can actually share intel in real time, across departments, devices, and districts. It’s about making smarter decisions, reducing friction, and staying synced when seconds matter.
We’ll look at lessons learned from the LA fires, how incident intel moved (or didn’t), and how departments are starting to shift toward true interoperability—no patchwork radios or waiting on updates.
You’ll hear from:
- Division Chief Kevin Fetterman, OCFA
- Deputy Chief Tom Clemo, Santa Monica FD
- William Pigeon, Tablet Command
- Kevin Sofen, Moderator
No theory—just stories from the field and what it takes to get everyone on the same page when the heat is on.
Frequently asked questions
This roundtable encourages open, honest discussions in a more casual setting, promoting a constructive dialogue on recruitment and retention challenges.
A community of progressive-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, and citizens that explore technology adoption and change management. If you work to empower first responders and make the community safer, this is the place for you. Check out our pod: https://www.smartfirefighting.com/podcast
We encourage everyone to participate actively in the conversation, but it is not required. After the initial comments, the floor is open for Q&A, which allows anyone to ask questions or share their insights respectfully.
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