Steve and Chris interview Daniel Stoelb from the Oregon Department of Emergency Management. Daniel shared his incites on uses for GIS in emergency management and shares some contrast between his pre and post pandemic experiences.

Technology changes rapidly. These rapid advancements also include Geographic Information Systems (GIS). While certain GIS technologies weren't available to us, Chris and Steve discuss with guest Peter Hanna, GIS efforts that we could have done differently. We reflect back on years past on items that would have improved GIS within our agencies. Some…

The Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) Division is the primary federal laboratory conducting research, development, testing, and evaluation for public safety communications technologies. Each year the PSCR conducts a conference. Just like all other conferences, this particular conference was conducted virtually. Chris and Steve discuss th…

Day 4 of the ESRI GIS User Conference concluded the first virtual conference today. On this episode of Mapping Tech in Public Safety we discuss some of the conference highlights with Peter Hanna and ESRI's Public Safety Director Ryan Lanclos. Come listen to our thoughts about this year’s GIS presentations. VIsit our Blog at: www.mappingtechinpublic…

Day 3 of the ESRI GIS User Conference. Mapping Tech in Public Safety discusses some of today's conference highlights with Peter Hanna. Come listen to our thoughts about this year’s GIS presentations. VIsit our Blog at: www.mappingtechinpublicsafety.com

Day 2 of the ESRI GIS User Conference. Mapping Tech in Public Safety discusses some of today's conference highlights with Peter Hanna. Come listen to our thoughts about this year’s GIS presentations. VIsit our Blog at: www.mappingtechinpublicsafety.com

The ESRI GIS User Conference kicked off today. Just like many other conferences, this year is an all virtual format. Mapping Tech in Public Safety will have some quick discussions and ideas during each day of the conference. Come listen to our thoughts about this year’s GIS presentations. VIsit our Blog at: www.mappingtechinpublicsafety.com…

"The power of web GIS has allowed us to enable the Houston Police Department with maps and apps that help solve crime, improve efficiency and provide a safe environment for the citizens. You have to change the culture and the mood of the department. This is how GIS technology can help our operations and workflows being more efficient. Be a GIS Cham…

On this episode of Mapping Tech in Public Safety, Chris and Steve talk with German Whitley, Holley Torpey, and Erin Arkinson from the GIS Corps. The organization has 6 Core Committee Members and approximately 7000 volunteers. The GIS Corps has supported Public Safety agencies and organizations during Tornadoes, Hurricanes, Search and Rescue, and mo…

During COVID-19, we've seen an explosion of data come out of the woodwork and people exposing their data. As a data person, it's like Christmas. We get to just do things and be innovative and entrepreneurial, whether that's solving problems for hospitals or fire chiefs thinking about new things to do with the data. After we're done with COVID-19, a…

Mapping Tech in Public Safety discuss the "Five steps to understand the potential impact COVID-19 can have on your organization and community" from ESRI's ArcGIS Hub website. Step 1 - Map the cases Step 2 - Map the spread Step 3 - Map vulnerable populations Step 4 - Map your capacity Step 5 - Communicate with maps Chris and Steve also discuss GIS r…

Mapping Tech in Public Safety co-host Chris Rogers was quarantined due to the COVID-19. After responding to a job at the Life Care Center of Kirkland, Chris was exposed to the Coronavirus. Due to the exposure, the entire firehouse crew was affected. Chris discusses his experience being quarantined in the firehouse. GIS is so important during evolvi…

Mapping Tech in Public Safety discusses the growth in GIS over the last 10 years. With the web and mobile apps paving the way for non-GIS professionals to have geographic data on their mobile devices at all times. Paper maps still have a role in GIS, but have rapidly decreased. With the increasing tech advances in wearable devices, Chris and Steve …

On this episode of Mapping Tech in Public Safety, Chris and Steve talk about various topics of Public Safety GIS with Jeff Baranyi. Jeff is a member of the ESRI Public Safety team. We discuss about future possibilities of GIS for Public Safety personnel with indoor mapping, 3D display, personnel tracking, and a heads up display. Our discussion also…

The National Alliance for Public Safety GIS (NAPSG) Foundation is a 501 (C) (3) not-for-profit organization that was formed in 2005 to overcome the challenges faced by Federal, tribal, state, and local public safety agencies. The foundation is a consortium of national organizations which represent local government, public safety, and health profess…

Damage Assessment Demo Mapping Tech in Public Safety discusses a series of educational demo episodes to show the uses and benefits of GIS technology for Public Safety. These podcast episodes will build upon future episodes as Chris and Steve show different applications for collecting and sharing data. This episode uses the Damage Assessment layer f…

Damage Assessment Demo Mapping Tech in Public Safety is starting a series of educational demo episodes to show the uses and benefits of GIS technology for Public Safety. These podcast episodes will build upon future episodes as Chris and Steve show different applications for collecting and sharing data. This episode will begin with creating a Damag…

Interview with Chief John Morrison (Viena, VA Volunteer FD) and Chief Ry Kendrick (Fairfax County, VA Fire & Rescue) Both of the Chiefs are on the Virginia Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue - Planning Section. The Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department sponsors an Urban Search and Rescue Program that supports both domestic and international r…

All Public Safety agencies prepare for daily operations and major incidents. In Public Safety GIS, preparedness is just as important!!! Listen to Chris and Steve discuss having map data, symbology, equipment and resources ready so they are easily accessible and understandable during an incident.

What happens behind the scenes with GIS when you call 911? Mapping Tech in Public Safety podcast Ep4 will discuss with guests from GeoComm how vital GIS in a Next Generation 911 system.

An interview with our first guest - Dave Blankinship. Co-Founder of Intterra, inc. and former Colorado Springs Fire Department GIS Manager. About Intterra, cloud-based data visualization software for fire agencies: get to a new level of situational awareness.

Mapping Tech in Public SafetyHosted by Chris Rogers and Steve PollackovBlog: mappingtechinpublicsafety.com

Mapping Tech in Public SafetyHosted by Chris Rogers and Steve PollackovBlog: mappingtechinpublicsafety.com