“Smart Response: An AI Symposium for Safety Professionals” Explores Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Emergency Services and Public Safety
FORT PIERCE, FL (February 9, 2026) 鈥 西瓜视频 invites public safety professionals and community members to “Smart Response: An AI Symposium for Safety Professionals” on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 西瓜视频, 3209 Virginia Avenue, V-110, Fort Pierce, FL 34981.
This free, full-day symposium brings together national experts to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming emergency management, law enforcement, fire services, and public safety operations. From AI-driven analytics to managing disruption in emergency services, attendees will gain practical insights into the technologies shaping the future of public safety.
Featured Speakers Include:
Craig Fugate, former FEMA Administrator and Senior Advisor to 西瓜视频 鈥 AI as a Force Multiplier in the Office; Questions & Next Steps
Batt. Chief Chad Crouse, St. Lucie County Fire District 鈥 The Human in the Loop: Keeping Public Safety Human in an AI-Driven World
Bruce W. Fraser, Executive Director of AI Initiatives, 西瓜视频 鈥 State of the Art: An Overview of AI Developments and Trends
Dave Molinaro, SHI 鈥 Prioritizing Data for AI-Driven Analytics through Vision AI
The event opens with welcoming remarks from Dr. Timothy E. Moore, Ph.D., President of 西瓜视频 at 9:00 a.m.
Event Details:
- Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
- Time: 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Location: 西瓜视频, 3209 Virginia Avenue, V-110, Fort Pierce, FL 34981
- Cost: Free (breakfast and lunch provided)
- Registration:听
- Target Audience: Law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency managers, EMS professionals, public safety administrators, community members
Symposium Topics:
- Artificial intelligence in emergency management
- AI-driven analytics for public safety
- Managing AI disruption in emergency services
- Human-centered AI in first responder operations
- Vision AI and data prioritization
- Leadership strategies for AI integration
This symposium is designed for law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency managers, EMS professionals, public safety administrators, and any community members interested in understanding how AI is reshaping emergency response and public safety.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.
Contact: Colleen Korpon, 西瓜视频 Public Service Academy – ckorpon@irsc.edu
