Mike Cox

Looking for a little weekend reading? Explore the 2025 ArcGIS #StoryMaps Competition Finalists gallery—and vote for your favorite to win the Community Choice Award: ow.ly/rmhV50YlB4S

"We put risk on the map so Chiefs can put resources where they matter most." Leveraging Data for Community Risk Reduction with NERIS @Esri @GISPublicSafety @usfire @fireengineering youtube.com/live/LlxyvS1jS…

Yesterday, the Division of Fire said good-bye to an individual who had a lasting impact to so many in the fire service: Retired Assistant Chief Herman “Rocky” Hudson. His public safety career spanned nearly four decades.

From good intentions to good data—see how GIS is transforming fire & EMS decision-making! Read the latest @Esri blog for practical tips and success stories: esri.com/en-us/industri… #GIS #FireService #PublicSafety #Esri

What is the best golf photo you've taken in 2025? It's 38 with 20-30 mph winds this morning so I am daydreaming about my summer journeys. Here is mine:

Today, the UFA joined in honoring the 12 FDNY Firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice at the 23rd Street Fire on this day in 1966. This remains the 2nd largest loss of FDNY members after 9/11. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Will Never Forget.

Today we celebrate all the breakfast balls taken 🤝 Happy #NationalMulliganDay!

What is the first thing you should consider for preventing fires? Battalion Chief Doug Reynolds advises the top safety tip is to install at least one smoke detector on each floor of a home, and to check them regularly to ensure that they are working.

Esri CMO Mariana Kantor chats with Josephine Young, Director of Infrastructure Information Management at San Francisco International airport, on how location data and geospatial technology helped SFO become a world class airport ready for the future. ow.ly/pvXM50X5Ais

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to affect Puerto Rico & the U.S. Virgin Islands this week due to multiple storms moving north in the Atlantic. These storms have the potential to grow into larger hazards, so pay close attention to any alerts issued by local officials.

GIS 🤝 Imagery Learn how GIS and imagery work together to enhance workflows in our ✨NEW✨ MOOC. Register: ow.ly/2JWn50WX6Jo

🚨 Big news for #Fire, #Rescue & #EMS mobile app users! The biggest ArcGIS Field Maps release yet is here. ✅ Smarter data collection ✅ Enhanced offline use ✅ Real-time crew tracking Boost safety & efficiency in the field. 👉 Learn more: esri.com/arcgis-blog/pr… #PublicSafety #GIS #ArcGISFieldMaps

#JoinOurTeam as a Media Specialist! #SBCoFD is seeking a creative and experienced communicator to join our Public Affairs team. This full-time position helps promote fire district services, supports media operations during emergencies, and creates engaging public content across video, photography, writing, and social media. Apply By: 9/19/25 at 5:00 PM Apply Now: sbcfire.co/42etgJi

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Ohio State Football is changing lives❤️ Revival is taking place on the Ohio State University campus. Countless attendees surrendered their lives to Jesus Christ, and professed their faith with baptism!

Developing: #DeKalbCounty Fire Rescue confirmed that a #firefighter died after responding to a warehouse fire today. firehouse.com/55315112 #LODD #DeKalbCountyFire

Real-time tracking isn’t just for big events—it’s essential for every operation. See how to extend the Special Event Operations Solution with location tracking for firefighters, law enforcement, and more: 🔗 esri.com/arcgis-blog/pr… #PublicSafety #FireService #LawEnforcement #ArcGIS #SituationalAwareness

Time-lapse showing the growth of the #PeterFire in Lake County from ALERTCalifornia's Kelseyville1 camera. See conditions live at bit.ly/4mGRsfG and look to @CALFIRELNU for updates.

Memories of Hurricane Katrina still guide skill and tool advancements to be sure we are prepared. This story details an exercise that tested the latest version of the Search and Rescue Common Operating Platform (SARCOP) from @NAPSGFoundation @GISPublicSafety @Esri @fema . ow.ly/HxuX50WNzZ5

The Wildfire Protection Planning solution helps communities assess wildfire risk, analyse historical patterns, and prioritise mitigation using GIS tools, deep learning, and defensible space analysis—supporting proactive planning and safer outcomes bit.ly/3Jzgdf2