Smart Firefighting22 Des 2025

Episode 303: Global Fire Leadership and the Power of One Voice with Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell

What happens when fire leaders from around the world sit down with one shared purpose: to protect communities before disaster strikes?

Hello Smart Firefighting Community!

Welcome to another episode of covering real world innovations via interviews with fire service and technology industry experts that empower YOU to develop your very own Smart Firefighting strategy.

Recorded live at the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) 2025 Conference alongside the AFAC, WAFA, and Australian Institute for Disaster Resilience Conference in Perth, Australia.

In this episode, Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell reflects on the momentum sparked by the first World Fire Congress and what it revealed about the future of global fire leadership. With 56 nations represented, the Congress was not a conference but a working conversation built on trust, accountability, and shared responsibility. The discussion highlights why collaboration across borders is essential as fire risks accelerate worldwide.

Drawing from recent events in Lahaina and Los Angeles, Dr. Moore-Merrell explains why response alone can no longer protect communities from wildfire initiated conflagrations. She shares why mitigation around homes, community focused planning, and emerging technologies are critical to resilience. At its core, this episode is a reminder that service, humility, and shared learning are the foundation of a stronger global fire service.

So take a listen to hear what she has to share.

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