EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 39 MIN
AI in Emergency Services: How "Eva" is Transforming Salem’s Dispatch Center | Brian Carrara
from Salem Business Journal · host Salem Business Journal
In this episode Jesse Peone sits down with Brian Carrara, Assistant Fire Chief with Salem Fire, to discuss the innovative integration of AI into the city's dispatch systems. With the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) handling approximately 500,000 calls annually, Chief Carrara explains how the AI communication specialist, "Eva," is helping manage the high volume of non-emergency calls to reduce wait times and alleviate staff burnout.
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In this episode Jesse Peone sits down with Brian Carrara, Assistant Fire Chief with Salem Fire, to discuss the innovative integration of AI into the city's dispatch systems. With the Willamette Valley Communications Center (WVCC) handling approximately 500,000 calls annually, Chief Carrara explains how the AI communication specialist, "Eva," is helping manage the high volume of non-emergency calls to reduce wait times and alleviate staff burnout.
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