WALNUT CREEK, Calif., (September 17, 2024) – Tablet Command, an emergency response and management solution for the fire service, has hired notable Retired Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue Fire Chief Rhoda Mae Kerr as a Senior Business Development Advisor.
Chief Kerr will focus on connecting with fire chiefs nationwide to enhance Tablet Command’s engagement with fire service leaders. She will support the company's goals of continuous improvement and growth by gathering valuable feedback from the fire service community, while also serving as a brand ambassador at key industry events.
A fourth-generation firefighter with 40 years of experience, she served as the first female President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) before finishing her career as the Fire Chief of Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (where her career began in 1983.) She also served as the fire chief in Austin, TX, and Little Rock, AR.
“As a fire chief, my priorities have always been taking the best possible care of fellow firefighters and providing excellent community service,” says Kerr. “The two go hand in hand. Tablet Command is a proven incident command solution that enhances situational awareness, increasing emergency scene management and personnel accountability, and I look forward to helping them expand their footprint in the industry.”
Kerr holds a master’s degree in public administration, a bachelor's degree in physical education and health, and an associate’s degree in fire technology. She is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's Executive Fire Officer Program and attended Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government.
“Chief Kerr’s passion and dedication to the fire service is reflected by her commitment as a leader and mentor,” says Tablet Command Co-Founder & CEO William Pigeon. “Adding her knowledge and experience to the team is invaluable. We're lucky to have her.”
Firefighters can learn more about Tablet Command at TabletCommand.com.
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About Tablet Command
Tablet Command provides the industry-leading Mobile CAD, emergency incident response and management solution to nearly 40,000 users and more than 1,000 public safety agencies across the United States and Canada, resulting in 190,000+ incidents managed to date. Tablet Command software solutions enhance safety and operational efficiency for emergency responders on the ground by providing comprehensive, real-time information under a single pane of glass. Tablet Command also records operational performance data as a byproduct of the incident management process, allowing fire personnel to assess performance accurately post-incident. For more information, please visit www.TabletCommand.com.