Virtual roundtable: The future of responder safety is data-driven
Meredith Berger
July 17, 2025
The risks faced by first responders don’t end when the sirens stop. From hazardous exposures and traumatic incidents to staffing shortages and burnout, the toll of the job accumulates — often in ways that are hard to measure. But that’s beginning to change.
We sat down with experts from Ada County, Idaho, and Sarasota, Florida, to discuss how fire, EMS and law enforcement leaders are using operational data to strengthen responder wellness programs, improve safety protocols, and guide interventions when they matter most. From tracking PPE usage and post-call exposure to flagging high-risk call types and mental health stressors, the webinar explored how data can help agencies move from reactive to proactive.
You'll learn:
How real-time safety data and post-incident analytics can reveal risks and inform intervention
Why public-private collaboration — and evolving legislation — are critical to building sustainable, data-driven wellness programs
Don't just take our word for it. See these responses from those who joined us live:
“Straight to the point, which is GREAT. It highlights the importance of data in the real world and how it can help solve problems.”
“Knowledgeable presenters."
“Great variety of viewpoints.”
“There was a lot of good info.”
