The International Forum to Advance First Responder Innovation (IFAFRI) focuses on enhancing and expanding the development of affordable technology and innovative solutions to improve first responder safety, efficiency and effectiveness.
Around the world, fantastic research is done by universities and research institutions to support first responders. Civil security research always aims to improve first responder capabilities and strengthen resilient societies.
But as a researcher, how do I know what is needed in the field? What are the challenges first responders face day by day? IFAFRI collected 10 common capability gaps faced by first responders worldwide, such as "real-time geolocation in x,y and z outdoors, indoors, underground" or "real-time monitoring of first responder health".
The first Capability Gap Showcase will introduce Capability Gap 2: “REAL-TIME DETECTION, MONITORING AND ANALYSIS OF THREATS AND HAZARDS” and related specific technical requirements to fulfil this gap.
When: 19 October 2023 14:30 - 15:30 UTC
Where: Online WebEx Meeting - JOIN HERE DIRECTLY TO ENTER EVENT
Who: Researchers that want to understand first responder needs
Agenda:
14:30 - 14:45 Introduction: What is IFAFRI?
14:45 - 15:00 Presentation Capability Gap 2
15:00 - 15:15 Presentation of (national) Funding Instruments
15:15 - 15:30 Q&A
