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Preparing for the FIFA World Cup: Kansas City Fire Department Operations and Technology

How do fire departments prepare for a major international event? Eddie Buchanan talks with Steven Shaumeyer of the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department about the planning, technology, and interagency coordination involved in supporting the FIFA World Cup.

They discuss regional response planning, mutual aid, patient transport, and technology used to maintain situational awareness during large-scale events. The conversation also explores how drones, tracking systems, and integrated software can support emergency operations and coordination across agencies.

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