Webinar – Beyond Reporting: The Analytics Potential of NERIS
June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Training that makes technology accessible, practical, and impactful for the fire service.
Fire Tech U is a dynamic educational platform created by the WFCA to advance technology, data, and innovation across the fire service. Its mission to make complex topics more accessible, close gaps that limit innovation, and help fire service professionals apply technology with confidence.
Through practical training, real-world examples, and a growing community of practice, Fire Tech U connects practitioners with innovative, cost effective, and proven solutions already making an impact in the field. The program highlights how departments can leverage existing enterprise tools, emerging technologies, data, and creative problem-solving to strengthen prevention, preparedness, response, recovery, and day-to-day operations across the fire service.
Wildfires, cyber threats, and emerging hazards are increasing in complexity and demand new approaches
Innovative tools exist today, but many agencies face barriers to access, implementation, and long-term sustainability
Fire service professionals need approachable training that turns complex concepts into actionable solutions
Every department deserves access to affordable innovation, shared knowledge, and modern capabilities
FireTechU helps fire service professionals make sense of today’s fast-changing technology landscape.
We break down complex topics into practical, real-world discussions, showing how agencies can use enterprise tools, existing resources, and modern solutions to meet operational, administrative, and strategic needs.
We also look ahead, exploring the emerging tech and trends shaping the future of the fire service.
June 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
February 11, 2026 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
With the Bug and Stallion fires burning over 120,000 acres north of Reno, fire fuels mitigation is more important than ever. Incline Village is getting ahead of the game.
The “world’s first” electric aircraft fire truck now has a 400 kW fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies at Dallas Love Field Airport.
VIDEO: Some companies are developing new products designed to protect homes from wildfires, inspired by images of Southern California families using sprinklers to defend their properties.
