Join us for a series of webinars as we share success stories and best practices from fire departments on how they are using data to better protect communities and firefighters. Each day of National Fire Data Week will feature different a theme. We hope that you can participate in one of the sessions below.

## Presentations

**MAY 15**

### NFIRS+: Looking Beyond Incident Data

Hear from experts from around the country about how fire departments are looking beyond incident data to better protect their communities.
                - Speakers:
                - John Morrison, Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, Virginia
                - Dr. Kimi Barrett, Headwaters Economics
                - U.S. Fire Administration staff

**National Fire Data Week 2023NFIRS+: Looking Beyond Incident Data**

John Morrison, data analytics strategy manager with Fairfax County (Virginia) Fire and Rescue, shows how technology can be used to bring together different data sources with the goal of streamlining departmental operations and improving data literacy.

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**National Fire Data Week 2023Wildfire Data to Reduce Risk to Communities**

Kimiko Barrett, Ph.D., lead wildfire research and policy analyst at Headwaters Economics, describes how communicating data regarding wildfire risk leads to a more informed public and, ideally reduced losses of life and property.

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**National Fire Data Week 2023Fire Estimation Using NFIRS Data and the USFA Wildfire Report Series**

Frank Nagy, Statistician with USFA’s National Fire Data Center, explains the importance of understanding the full scope of the national fire problem, including the need for estimating NFIRS data in the context of wildfire reporting.

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**National Fire Data Week 2023Fire Data System Modernization: National Emergency Response Information System**

Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell, U.S. fire administrator, debuts the next generation in fire incident data collection and analysis: the National Emergency Response Information System.

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**MAY 16**

### EMS Data in the Fire Department: A Panel Discussion

National Fire Academy students: Join us for a discussion on the intersection of fire and emergency medical services (EMS) data. Bring your questions on the National EMS Information System, the National Fire Incident Reporting System, and everything related to rescue and EMS.
                - Panelists:
                - Eric Chaney, National Emergency Medical Services Information System
                - Michael Cole, Frederick County, Maryland
                - Samantha Quizon, U.S. Fire Administration

**National Fire Data Week 2023EMS Data in the Fire Department:A Panel Discussion**

Eric Cheney from the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS), Samantha Quizon from USFA, and Michael Cole from Frederick County Fire Rescue had a conversation about the intersection of EMS and fire data. Students attending the National Fire Academy were in the audience to ask questions.

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**MAY 17**

### Utilization of Data in Metro and Densely-Populated Fire Districts

From high-rises to high call volumes, metro fire departments nationwide face unique challenges. During this webinar, we'll hear from experts on how fire departments are using data to address these issues head-on.
                - Speakers:
                - Preet Bassi, Center for Public Safety Excellence
                - Anthony Popelka, Chicago Fire Department, Illinois
                - Samantha Quizon, U.S. Fire Administration

**National Fire Data Week 2023Elevating Analysis in the Fire and Emergency Services**

Preet Bassi, CEO of the Center for Public Safety Excellence, explains how modern, innovative fire departments can pivot to using data analysis for their everyday decision-making.

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**National Fire Data Week 2023Chicago Fire Department: Insights Into Our Developing Data Program**

Anthony Popelka, paramedic in charge with the Chicago Fire Department, demonstrates how his department used data in 2 large projects — tracking COVID-19 exposures and reducing apparatus collisions — and the importance of sharing analytics throughout a fire department.

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**National Fire Data Week 2023Metro Fire DepartmentsOhio State NFIRS and Toledo Fire and Rescue**

The session opens with Samantha Quizon from the USFA discussing how just a few fire departments provide a large proportion of our nation’s fire data, and what the implications of that are. Next, Deputy Chief Daniel Brown-Martinez (Toledo Fire and Rescue) and State National Fire Incident Response System (NFIRS) Program Manager Anita Metheny (Ohio Division of State Fire Marshal) share how their collaboration on improving incident reporting data made Toledo, OH, safer for all residents.

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**MAY 18**

### Using Data to Tell Your Story: Conversations with Volunteer Fire Departments

Fire departments of all sizes can use data to help demonstrate the service and value they provide to a community. Learn about the successes, challenges and opportunities facing volunteer and combination fire departments today.
                - Speakers:
                - John Buckman, International Association of Fire Chiefs/Volunteer and Combination Officers Section
                - Brita Horn, Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Colorado
                - Melissa Adams, Fairfield County Fire Service, South Carolina
                - Gary West, National Association of State Fire Marshals

**National Fire Data Week 2023Using Data to Tell Your Story: Conversations with Volunteer Fire Departments**

John Buckman, education coordinator for the International Association of Fire Chiefs Volunteer and Combination Officers Section, explains why data and telling a data story is vital to all fire departments, especially volunteer fire departments.

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Brita Horn, fire chief of Rock Creek Volunteer Fire Department (Colorado), shares how telling the data story for her fire district has helped to inform best practices when responding to those who live and visit this rural area of Colorado.

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Melissa Adams, captain of Ridgeway Fire District (Fairfield County Fire Service, South Carolina), and the National Fire Data Center have a conversation about how reporting accurate data is important to this volunteer fire district.

 Watch video Part 3 (Melissa Adams)

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Gary West, chief deputy of the National Association of State Fire Marshals, closes our Fire Data Week 2023 celebration by reviewing how data is important to fire departments and communities of all sizes.

 Watch video Part 4 (Gary West)