About Fire Tech U

Fire Tech U is a collaborative training and education hub that empowers fire service professionals to keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving wildfire challenges. By connecting practitioners with the latest science, data, and technology tools, it builds fluency and confidence in applying innovations to real-world wildfire preparedness, response, and recovery.

Through hands-on learning, shared curriculum, and community partnerships, Fire Tech U strengthens resilience and equips leaders to make proactive, informed decisions.

Fire Tech U is an initiative by the Western Fire Chiefs Association.

 

Our Team

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Chief David Winnacker (Ret.)

Principal Investigator

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Chief Matthew Portteus (Ret.)

Operations Advisor

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Captain Stephen Keating (Ret.)

Curriculum Advisor

Partners

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