Mike Cox
Mike Cox is the Director of Fire and EMS Solutions at Esri, where he advocates for geospatial technology in public safety and works collaboratively with GIS professionals to promote the broad use of Esri’s ArcGIS platform within fire and EMS. He has 27 years of experience in the Henrico County Fire Department and served on the Central Virginia All Hazard Incident Management Team.
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Turning Data into Decisions: How FDNY Used GIS to Lead Hurricane Helene Response
The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) IMT was deployed to Hurricane Helene which led to an efficient response that utilized GIS. Read more.
City of Scottsdale Gets Homes Wildfire Ready
With an atypical scene for large-scale wildland-urban interface fires, City of Scottsdale gets homes wildfire-ready using Esri's GIS.
From Good Intentions to Good Data
The fastest way to improve community risk reduction (CRR) outcomes isn’t conducting one more inspection—it’s fixing the data you already rely on.
Dayton Fire’s Unified Command Using ArcGIS Mission
Dayton Fire Department has embraced cutting-edge GIS to enhance its operational efficiency during special events and for disaster response.
On the Map: Keeping Responders Safe with Real-Time Location Sharing
Explore how near real-time location tracking enhances responder safety and operational efficiency during emergency responses.
Powerful Team of Two: Revolutionizing Emergency Services with GIS
Dedication and ingenuity have transformed DCFEMS operations, making them faster, smarter, and more effective.
Lost and Found: How ArcGIS and GPS Change Location Sharing in the Wild
Real-time firefighter location tracking offers a critical solution for safety in disconnected situations.
Preparing Your Fire Department for NERIS
NERIS is an innovative geospatial platform developed by the USFA to modernize and transform the legacy NFIRS system.
An International Effort to Reduce the Impacts of Urban Conflagrations and Wildfires
Explore key topics discussed during the symposium, shedding light on the challenges faced by fire agencies on both continents.