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General Session

First Responder Innovation Award

Tuesday, December 9, 2025
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM CT
Location: Grand Ballroom

    Presenter(s)

  • Charles Tice

    Lead Radio Communications
    Texas A&M Forest Service
    Merkel, Texas

  • Gabe Graveline

    EMS Officer
    Tulsa Fire Department
    Tulsa, Oklahoma

  • Rich L. Gatanis

    Firefighter / HazMat Technician / UAS Coordinator
    Southern Manatee Fire & Rescue District
    Wimauma, Florida

The Innovation Award shines a spotlight on first responders putting technology to work where it matters most in the field. This is not about theory or sales talk. It is about how new tools are being deployed in real incidents to improve decisions, safety, and outcomes. Eight agencies will share their stories on stage across two days, giving you practical lessons and inspiration to bring back to your own department.