Captain (Ret.) / President
Cosumnes FD (ret. annuitant/MST)
Kirk McKinzie, Captain (ret.) Cosumnes FD (active retired annuitant), and an internationally recognized leader in public safety innovation. With over 37 years in the fire service, he now advises agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions on emerging technologies, including UAS, digital twins, connected vehicles, AI, immersive learning, Advanced Air Mobility, and Augmented Reality. McKinzie assisted in developing the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District's 2030 Technology Plan. He serves on multiple advisory boards focused on SMART firefighting and tech adoption. He is a regular author and speaker, promoting the future of emergency response technologies.
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