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Real-Time Data to Improve Decision Making for Disaster Management

Initial Incident Support plays a crucial role in emergency response by coordinating and disseminating timely and accurate information to decision-makers during critical incidents. Highlighting best practices and types of information we are able to process in a Fusion Center and how we are able to assist emergency managers from t he first responders to the top level decision makers in making informed decisions about preserving life, property, and the environment.

About Tim Werle

Tim Werle, a seasoned firefighter, incident management specialist, Urban Search and Rescue Technician and paramedic, boasts an impressive career spanning 32 years. As a Fire Captain for the Los Angeles Fire Department, Tim''''s leadership has been instrumental in handling critical emergencies. His expertise extends to serving on Incident Management Teams (IMTS) as an Incident Commander, Plans Chief, Engine Boss, and as a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist for over a decade, enhancing emergency response through technology. Tim''''s commitment goes beyond the frontlines; he collaborated with San Diego State University on the innovative WIFIRE tool in 2015, aiding wildfire rate prediction and went on to the design of the FIRIS program Fusion Center, advancing California''''s emergency response capabilities. Currently, Tim owns Initial Incident Support, LLC, providing data and intelligence Fusion Centers, ensuring swift information dissemination in critical situations.