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Smart Firefighting

Smart Firefighting

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Smart Firefighting Podcast covers real-world deployments of smart technologies through conversations with technologists, innovators, companies, and forward-thinking public safety and government agencies. Learn from interviews with leaders as they share their insights and offer their expertise every week! ​ Host Kevin Sofen is a co-founding member of the Smart First Responder Community who loves to explore change management and technology in public safety.
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The LA Report

LAist Studios

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The L.A. Report is a breakdown of the day's top news from Southern California, featuring the award-winning reporting of LAist 89.3 FM – L.A.'s number one NPR station. Hosted by Austin Cross in the morning and Julia Paskin in the afternoon, it's the smart way to start and end your day. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
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Soft Skills Engineering

Jamison Dance and Dave Smith

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It takes more than great code to be a great engineer. Soft Skills Engineering is a weekly advice podcast for software developers about the non-technical stuff that goes into being a great software developer.
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Welcome to "The Upper Limits" show, the podcast built for ambitious 7-plus-figure business owners and entrepreneurs who want to transform their businesses and lives from Good to Great. Hosted by Nick Psaila and Chris Herbert, each episode is a mesh of inspiration and actionable insights, featuring thought leaders, success stories, industry experts and strategies to help you shatter limiting beliefs and boundaries, push beyond mediocrity, and unlock your true potential. Whether you're after t ...
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The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

The Way I Heard It with Mike Rowe

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What started as a series of short mysteries for the curious mind with a short attention span has evolved into enlightening conversations for the not-so-short attention span. Whether it’s a short mystery, a long conversation, or an audio book, The Way I Heard It is a veritable box of chocolates for the ears, because you never know what you’re going to get.
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Air Quality Matters inside our buildings and out. This Podcast is about Indoor Air Quality, Outdoor Air Quality, Ventilation, and Health in our homes, workplaces, and education settings. And we already have many of the tools we need to make a difference. The conversations we have and how we share this knowledge is the key to our success. We speak with the leaders at the heart of this sector about them and their work, innovation and where this is all going. Air quality is the single most sign ...
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Smart flight crews know their safety depends on teamwork. Emergency Medical Services Flight Safety Network Podcast is about the people who keep air medical flights safe - and how to do what they do, even if you have no experience. Flight Safety Network is the EMT who arrives first on scene of an accident. The 911 dispatcher who takes the initial call for help. The flight communication specialist who launches the air medical helicopter. The firefighter who sets up and secures a landing zone f ...
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What are the benefits of using drones for emergency response? 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! In this episode: How drones are being used for situati…
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L.A. County is pushing holdouts to clear fire debris from their properties. Anaheim's scandal-stricken chamber of commerce is staying open after all. After losing a performance venue to the L.A. fires, Angeles Chorale has found a new temporary home. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com …
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Today marks the first 100 days of President Donald Trump’s second term in office. In this special episode of The LA Report, we're sharing with you “100 Days: Two Americas” – from the California Newsroom and the Texas Standard. This hour-long special assesses the effects of Trump’s second term – on California and Texas – two economic powerhouses wit…
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The first wildfire survivor to start rebuilding her home in Altadena is full of optimism. LA County celebrates its first all-female class of formerly incarcerated firefighters. Los Angeles seeks solutions to keep free day care centers open. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…
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You may know Sarah as the on-camera producer from Facebook’s Returning the Favor with Mike Rowe. She is also a two-time Emmy-winning storyteller, social anthropologist, founder and CEO of Common Ground Studios, and the absolute cheeriest person you’ll ever meet! Sarah talks with Mike about their new show, People You Should Know, which will premiere…
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After last week's immigration raid in Pomona, questions about whether federal officials are following due process have re-emerged. L.A. childcare providers are bracing for some funds to dry up. A couple whose home was destroyed in the Woolsey Fire shares their trials and tribulations. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/joi…
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Thousands of LA County workers get set to hit the picket line. Altadena is experiencing a crime wave in the aftermath of the Eaton Fire. Metro begins looking for concealed weapons. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (wi…
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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Nearly every time certain developers on the team want to address technical debt, they end up just adding more technical debt. Of course, after one round of addressing technical debt, the developers in question believe that yet another round of redesigning and refactoring is in order. This st…
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Send us a text Carl Zimmer, columnist for the New York Times and acclaimed science writer, discusses his new book "Airborne" which explores the fascinating yet troubling history of how we understand disease transmission through air. • Pandemic debates about COVID transmission revealed historical patterns of resistance to airborne disease theories •…
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Another milestone in the city's endeavor to connect our trains to LAX is one step closer to reality. Santa Monica is considering to allow public alcohol consumption in portions of 3rd Street Promenade. We all love succulents, right? But did you know there are clubs around SoCal dedicated to the plants? And more. Support The L.A. Report by donating …
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing sizable layoffs to address a nearly $1 billion budget shortfall. Five people have been arrested for allegedly making false FEMA claims after the L.A. fires. We look under the hood of the ShakeAlert earthquake early warning system. And more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting http…
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Details on LA Mayor Bass' recent executive orders that aim to speed up wildfire recovery. What displaced LA County residents can do about their voter registration. And ten years of teaching the art and science of the microbrew at Cal Poly Pomona. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Vis…
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LA budget cuts are putting animal services in the crosshairs. President Trump's tariffs are sparking a dire warning from our ports. An LA memorial for the Pope. The best brunch spots for Mother's Day. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Prep…
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L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is proposing to eliminate the city’s landmark climate action office. LAist's budget calculator can help you break down what you're paying for in the city budget. Former councilmember Kevin de León has been fined for violating city law. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://la…
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Angelinos are among those getting emails demanding that they leave the country. Thousands are wondering when they'll get the Metro money they were promised. The fate of the L-A Zoo's last two Asian elephants is now in doubt. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAis…
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Federal agents arrested a group of people at a Home Depot in Pomona - we bring you an eyewitness account. L.A. Mayor Karen Bass is in Sacramento today to ask the state for budget help. Irvine could be the first city in the U.S. to use gondolas for public transit. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting http…
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Ther's outrage in Pomona, after federal agents target day laborers at a Home Depot. The new LA city budget puts affordable housing under the knife. The LA Zoo is saying goodbye to its last two Asian elephants. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a …
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LA City Council has voted to extend a controversial camping ban. Federal cuts to special education could have big effects here in California. Signs that say they're anti-"porn" are causing controversy in Huntington Beach, but maybe not for the reason you think. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:…
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It's a return to the classroom for some students whose campus was destroyed by wildfires. A plan to prevent the next disaster means going underground. SoFi Stadium's quest to host the largest comedy show in history. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to rece…
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Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike’s three-time NYT bestselling mom, is back for a check-in. In this episode you’ll hear about the horrors of hoarding, books you’ll never read, dancin’ chicken, crab pickin’, and a Mother’s Day story about a toy that really sucks! Big thanks to our terrific sponsors AuraFrames.com/Mike Use code: Mike to get $35 off their best-…
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Today L.A. Mayor Karen Bass announced a proposal to lay off 5% of city workers due to a budget shortfall. L.A. Catholics react to the death of Pope Francis. Federal cuts are hitting Southern California museums and historic societies hard. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.p…
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LA Mayor Karen Bass faces tough decisions as she unveils the city's budget. Some tree-cutting vandals have left folks downtown perplexed. Why community colleges are against a new bill that would let students sleep in their cars. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/…
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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: I am a senior software engineer in a big tech/faang company and this week is my first ever on call rotation. My team is doing a lot of CI work, monitoring pipelines and support queues during on call. It is probably not as much of a hassle as on call for product teams, but for me personally o…
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L.A. County says all property owners in Altadena have responded to debris clean up offers from the Army Corps of Engineers. The “50501” movement continues rolling protests in Los Angeles. Kai Ryssdal sits down with Josie Huang to talk about tariffs. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com V…
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Altadena and Pasadena residents want State Farm to make good on insurance claims. Two Pasadena fields close after lead is found in the soil. A dispatch from the only place to eat on the top of Mount Wilson, the Cosmic Cafe. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist…
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A judge has ordered L-A County to move hundreds of youths out of the Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall. L.A.’s food banks are struggling to feed Angelenos. The San Gabriel Valley's Garvey Avenue is home to some of the region's best Vietnamese food. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit ww…
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UCLA students are up in arms, when one of their own was detained at the border. Eaton Fire survivors say they have video proof of the real cause of the tragedy. The landlords who are illegally ignoring fair housing laws. The best food near Dodger Stadium. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://lais…
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About 17% of burned properties in the Eaton and Palisades fire burn zones have been cleared by the Army Corps of Engineers. Irvine has a new city councilmember. What are the implications of Newsom's lawsuit against the Trump administration over tariffs? Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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Here’s how Earth Fire Alliance is enhancing global fire monitoring: 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! In this episode: How Earth Fire Alliance provide…
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The multilingual, bass-thumping, capitalist dives into what made him fall in love with America, his unforgettable first job involving prosthetic testes, and the etymology of the word a**hole. It’s a free-wheeling discussion from Moses to Superman and everything in between. Shout out to our great sponsors ZipRecruiter.com/Rowe to try ZipIntro for FR…
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LA's district attorney wants more time for the Menendez Brothers resentencing hearing. Mayor Karen Bass commemorates 100 days since January's wildfires. Students in Orange County are the latest to have their visas revoked. It's been a tough week for Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https:/…
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The L-A region's embattled homelessness agency is declining to release details of an $800,000 settlement. L.A. County Supervisors vote to cut some homelessness funds. Governor Newsom is lambasting the Trump administration's tariff policy. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.p…
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Gavin Newsom is taking President Trump to court over tariffs. Police are cracking down on Eaton Fire looters. Angelinos aren't feeling very optimistic about LA living. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purcha…
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We bring you what you should know about the tax extension for L.A. County residents. L.A. County supervisors approved more funding to test soil near the Eaton Fire. The venues for the Olympics are almost finalized — with two exceptions. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.pre…
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LA County's newest budget has everyone tightening their belts. The DMV is allowing dangerous drivers to stay on the road. Some sobering statistics that cast shadows on the state of Hollywood. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emerge…
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A magnitude 5.2 earthquake rattled Southern California this morning. We look at the hot topics at play in Irvine's latest city council election this week. Most of the clothes people donated after the L.A. Fires won't be going to fire victims. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit w…
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A new tragedy for the Menendez family, and they're pointing fingers at LA's district attorney. The DMV is trying to make it a little easier for you to get a Real ID. And the animal kingdom returns to wildfire zones. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to rece…
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In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: Hey, I am a web developer getting bored of the regular development work. I am interested in finance and the monetary system and due to the overlap of finance and engineering I feel down the Bitcoin rabbit hole and even spiked interest in crypto like Solana and Sui. I am pretty sure most of c…
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Send us a text What happens when 46 research institutes from 21 countries join forces to tackle one of our most pressing indoor environmental challenges? A groundbreaking framework that's already changing how we approach air quality in our homes. The Annex 86 project represents a fascinating convergence of engineering, chemistry, and public health …
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Governor Gavin Newsom announces a plan to reopen PCH burn areas before the Summer. Tariffs on China increase the cost of goods in the Port of L.A.. The story of one family’s decision to leave or stay in Altadena. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive …
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L.A. County Board of Supervisors expedite permitting for rebuilding in Altadena. Tonight’s full moon will be the farthest away from earth this year. Keystone species begin repopulating burn areas months after L.A.'s firestorms. Plus more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LA…
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The county's soil testing found heavy metals like lead in soil downwind of the Eaton Fire. The L.A. City Council is moving forward with a plan to raise trash fees. Why is there a local freeway with a 40-mile gap? We bring you the story of the 90 freeway. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist…
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It's the most important hearing yet for the Menendez Brothers. A Los Angeles dream team is coming together to rebuild a key part of the Pacific Palisades. The best French fries in LA, according to our listeners. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive …
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LAUSD confirms that federal agents were denied entry to two elementary schools this week — we bring you the details. LA is facing its first lawsuit over a voter-approved transportation safety initiative. The Academy's adding a new category. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www…
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What are the challenges (and solutions) of emergency response in the rail corridor? 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! In this episode: The specialized…
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An Angelino is freed from a Russian prison. China punishes Hollywood for President Trump's trade war. Universities openly defy Trump's policies against DEI. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $10…
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The L.A. City Council approved a plan to expand the Convention Center, but the full project won't be done in time for the Olympics. The council is looking into increasing trash fees in the city of L.A. And The L.A. Philharmonic hits Coachella this year. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.…
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Hollywood could be caught in the crossfires of President Trump's trade war. A new land acknowledgement that some indigenous people say is long overdue. Lebron gets a Barbie-inspired makeover. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emerge…
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A new federal task force is looking at homelessness spending in California. Orange County Supervisors are divided on a harsher penalty for former supervisor Andrew Do. State Farm customers could face a bump up in their insurance rates. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Visit www.prep…
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There's a major hearing with insurance rates for a million Californians in the balance. The program to prevent homelessness that even the people it helps think is too good to be true. The plan to bring more beach-front properties to Orange County. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com Vi…
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