A new podcast by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) examines its ongoing research project, Needs Assessment of the U.S. Fire Service. Distributed to 30,000 fire departments across the country, the survey is aimed at identifying major needs of the U.S. fire service.

The survey compares the resources fire departments have with the resources that standards, regulations, and other guidance documents recommend or require for safe and effective operation.

Expert speakers include the president of the International Association of Fire Chiefs, the president of the Metro Chiefs, and NFPA’s director of research, who dive into the “pain points” facing the modern fire service, from skyrocketing EMS calls and firefighter burnout to the emerging threats of lithium-ion battery fires and AI implementation.

Access the NFPA podcast page to listen to the episode.