Fire Service Academia Meets Fire Service Tech

Saturday, April 12
Lucas Oil Stadium Next Gen Stage Booth 7001
LOS Experience

Collaboration between fire service research and technology development is critical for transforming emergency response. By combining evidence-based insights with innovation, academia enhances safety, training, and operations while ensuring real-world impact.
•        Bridging Research & Practice – Leveraging academic insights to shape effective, field-ready solutions.
•        Enhancing Training & Readiness – Using technology-driven methods to improve learning, decision-making, and preparedness.
•        Driving Data-Informed Innovation – Integrating research and technology to optimize safety, efficiency, and response strategies.

Speakers
Daniel Madrzykowski
Daniel Madrzykowski, Senior Director of Research - Fire Safety Research Institute
Bryan Kowalczyk
Bryan Kowalczyk, Co Director - Applied Autonomy Lab/University of Cincinnati
Dac Nguyen
Dac Nguyen, Research Scientist - Illinois Fire Service Institute
David Wild
David Wild, Professor of Infomatics, Indiana University