Episode 195: Tech Talks: The Rolfson Father-Daughter Duo on Innovation & Opportunities with Dale & Abi Rolfson

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A father-daughter conversation:

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:

• Explore new technological frontiers in public safety
• Discover how generational collaboration can foster innovation in emergency response technology
• The unique dynamics of family partnership in pushing the boundaries of tech development

Find out from Dale Rolfson and Abi Rolfson.

Dale is the Chief Technology Officer at the Indianapolis Fire Department, and was their Information Technology Manager for more than 34 years.

His daughter Abi attends Indiana University and is currently interning with the iSite project at IU's Crisis Technologies Innovation Lab in collaboration with San Francisco Communications. She's also an Undergraduate Instructor at Indiana University's Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

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

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