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Episode Synopsis
How do we turn overwhelming data into meaningful, life-saving action?
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.
Recorded live at the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) 2025 Conference alongside the AFAC, WAFA, and Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Conference in Perth, Australia.
In this episode, Olivia Breed from Kablamo shares how their Firestory platform—built in partnership with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service—is helping emergency agencies move from reaction to readiness. Olivia explains how Fire Story integrates multiple data sources into a single view that helps command centers see what matters most, predict fire spread, and make faster, smarter decisions in critical moments.
She also discusses Kablamo’s approach to risk, data prioritization, and the future of AI partnerships in emergency management. From reducing 000 call center wait times to proactively forecasting resource demand, Olivia shows how technology, collaboration, and curiosity can build safer, more resilient communities.
So take a listen to hear what she has to share.
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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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.
Recorded live at the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) 2025 Conference alongside the AFAC, WAFA, and Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Conference in Perth, Australia.
In this episode, Olivia Breed from Kablamo shares how their Firestory platform—built in partnership with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service—is helping emergency agencies move from reaction to readiness. Olivia explains how Fire Story integrates multiple data sources into a single view that helps command centers see what matters most, predict fire spread, and make faster, smarter decisions in critical moments.
She also discusses Kablamo’s approach to risk, data prioritization, and the future of AI partnerships in emergency management. From reducing 000 call center wait times to proactively forecasting resource demand, Olivia shows how technology, collaboration, and curiosity can build safer, more resilient communities.
So take a listen to hear what she has to share.
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.
Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | LinkedIn
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