PSBTA Presents: Catching Wildfire (Video)
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<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join podcast hosts Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret.) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Ret.) as they are joined by experts in the field of preventing and fighting wildfires.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">🎥 <strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_S73maEhw8&list=PLB_5OxSY_ZJEfg9Yyp9jttjS7Ng_6ctAv&index=2">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psbta-catching-wildfire-emerging-technologies-and/id1844911251">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://psbta.podbean.com/">PodBean</a> | <a href="https://player.fm/series/3694613">Player FM</a> | <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/psbta-presents-catching-wildfi-6242124">Podchaser</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">🎧 <strong>Listen On:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/64gjIVBK2CUqUNCeuDECKE">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psbta-presents-catching-wildfire-audio/id1845225323">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://psbtaaudio.podbean.com/">PodBean</a> | <a href="https://iheart.com/podcast/299747228">iHeartRadio</a> | <a href="https://player.fm/series/3694844">Player FM</a> | <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/psbta-presents-catching-wildfi-6243302">Podchaser</a></span></p>
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July 2, 2026
PSBTA: Honoring 250 Years of Service and Safety
As we celebrate 250 years of the United States of America, we take time to honor the legacy of public safety. From the earliest watchmen and volunteer fire brigades to today’s highly trained law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency management professionals, public safety has continually evolved to meet the needs of a growing nation.Across every generation, people have recognized a need and stepped forward to fill it, all in the service of protecting others. Few examples embody that spirit more than the visionaries who recognized that public safety needed its own dedicated broadband network.This brief video traces the origins of FirstNet from the earliest belief that “there has to be a better way,” through its evolution into reality. The creation of FirstNet, the nationwide public safety broadband network, stands as a historic milestone. One made possible only through the unprecedented unity of police, fire, and EMS organizations speaking with one voice to improve public safety communications. #PublicSafety #FirstNet #EmergencyCommunications #FireEMS #LawEnforcement #PublicSafetyBroadband #Connectivity #Innovation #Unity #USA250 #PSBTA #FirstResponders
June 15, 2026
Innovating Incident Command with Tablet Command Episode 10
In this episode of the Catching Wildfire podcast, hosts Jeff Johnson (Retired Executive Director for the Western Fire Chiefs) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Senior Wildfire Policy Adviser for the Western Fire Chiefs) sit down with Will Pigeon, the Co-Founder and CEO of Tablet Command.We explore how Tablet Command is revolutionizing the fire service by serving as a unified digital platform that drastically reduces the cognitive load on incident commanders. From its origins following a tragic line-of-duty death to becoming a critical "single pane of glass" for modern firefighters, Will explains how the platform integrates CAD, vehicle location, drone feeds, and mapping into one actionable interface.In this episode, we cover:- The Origin Story: How a 2007 tragedy sparked the need for better accountability and digital incident management.Reducing Cognitive Load: Moving from manual whiteboards and memory-based management to intuitive, drag-and-drop digital command.- The Power of Integration: How Tablet Command aggregates data from CAD, AVL, and partner technologies to provide a real-time "common operating picture."- The Future of Fire Tech: Updates on WatchDuty partnerships, AI in incident reporting, and the importance of cross-agency interoperability.The Human Element: Why technology in public safety must be reliable, intuitive, and focused on keeping crews safe.-This is a must-watch for incident commanders, battalion chiefs, and anyone interested in the future of public safety technology.About the Guest:Will Pigeon is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tablet Command, a software platform designed to simplify incident command and improve situational awareness for emergency responders.Subscribe to the Catching Wildfire Podcast for more insights on technology and public safety.#Firefighting #PublicSafety #IncidentCommand #TabletCommand #Wildfire #FirstNet #FireService #EmergencyResponse #FireTech #Leadership #WildlandFirefighting #Technology
May 18, 2026
The Future of Resilience
Are modern wildfires becoming impossible to stop? In this episode of Catching Wildfire, we dive into why the wildfire crisis has evolved into a "runaway structure fire" problem. The wildfire crisis in the U.S. has fundamentally evolved. It’s no longer just a wildland issue; it’s an urban conflagration problem. The current approach to wildfire management is struggling to address the escalating economic and physical scale of the problem. Solving this crisis requires moving beyond mere visceral reactions to fire. By integrating engineering principles into urban planning and prioritizing systemic radiation breaks, stakeholders can create a more sustainable environment that effectively bridges the gap between the limitations of current firefighting capabilities and the growing vulnerability of the built environment.We’re joined by David Torgerson, CEO of Wildfire Defense Systems, to discuss:🔥 The science of urban conflagration and radiation-driven fire spread.🏠 Why traditional insurance modeling is failing and how the market is shifting.🛡️ How "pre-suppression" tactics are giving communities a fighting chance.🏗️ Why the future of fire safety depends on engineering and smart urban planning, not just water and hoses.This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of emergency management, property insurance, and community resilience.Learn more about PSBTA at www.thepsbta.org#Wildfire #FireSafety #Insurance #EmergencyManagement #UrbanPlanning #PublicSafety #WildfireDefense #Infrastructure #Resilience #CatchingWildfire #psbta
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- What is PSBTA Presents: Catching Wildfire (Video)?
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Join podcast hosts Chief Jeff Johnson (Ret.) and Chief Kim Zagaris (Ret.) as they are joined by experts in the field of preventing and fighting wildfires.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;"></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">🎥 <strong>Watch:</strong> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_S73maEhw8&list=PLB_5OxSY_ZJEfg9Yyp9jttjS7Ng_6ctAv&index=2">YouTube</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psbta-catching-wildfire-emerging-technologies-and/id1844911251">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://psbta.podbean.com/">PodBean</a> | <a href="https://player.fm/series/3694613">Player FM</a> | <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/psbta-presents-catching-wildfi-6242124">Podchaser</a></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10pt;">🎧 <strong>Listen On:</strong> <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/64gjIVBK2CUqUNCeuDECKE">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/psbta-presents-catching-wildfire-audio/id1845225323">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://psbtaaudio.podbean.com/">PodBean</a> | <a href="https://iheart.com/podcast/299747228">iHeartRadio</a> | <a href="https://player.fm/series/3694844">Player FM</a> | <a href="https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/psbta-presents-catching-wildfi-6243302">Podchaser</a></span></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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