Emerging Technologies and Topics

Catalog description

Review of current and emerging topics and technologies on wildland and urban interface fires through readings, case studies, and presentations. Evaluates advanced technology described by subject matter experts who will explain the technology and familiarize students with the tools to analyze and understand the legal, ethical, and operational requirements for new technologies. Evaluate and review the cost benefit analysis and a rigorous, scientific processes for testing, adoption, evaluation, and integration of new technologies, products, and procedures into the fire services.