Recorded at Critical Communications World 2026, host Philip Mason speaks with Brooks Shannon about how mapping, location data and spatial intelligence can support faster and safer emergency response.

The conversation explores the potential of indoor mapping to locate people inside large or complex buildings, guide responders directly to an incident and help protect firefighters working in smoke-filled or unfamiliar environments. Brooks also discusses the importance of accurate, specialist mapping data for control rooms, emergency call handling and frontline teams.

From locating callers who cannot describe where they are to improving shared situational awareness across multiple agencies, the episode considers how better location intelligence could help emergency services make quicker, more informed decisions when every second counts.

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Recorded at Critical Communications World 2026, host Philip Mason speaks with Brooks Shannon about how mapping, location data and spatial intelligence can support faster and safer emergency response.
The conversation explores the potential of indoor mapping to locate people inside large or complex buildings, guide responders directly to an incident and help protect firefighters working in smoke-filled or unfamiliar environments. Brooks also discusses the importance of accurate, specialist mapping data for control rooms, emergency call handling and frontline teams.
From locating callers who cannot describe where they are to improving shared situational awareness across multiple agencies, the episode considers how better location intelligence could help emergency services make quicker, more informed decisions when every second counts.
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The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor Philip Mason.

Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.

Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.

With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.

The CCT Podcast is the official podcast from Critical Communications Today, hosted by editor&nbsp;Philip Mason.
Each episode brings together voices from across the critical communications, public safety and technology sectors to explore the ideas, innovations and real-world challenges shaping modern communications and emergency response.
Featuring industry leaders, emergency services professionals and technology experts, The CCT Podcast covers the trends, experiences and developments influencing mission-critical communications and the wider world of connected technology, resilience and public safety.
With insightful conversations and expert perspectives, The CCT Podcast provides a platform for the people driving change across the sector, whilst also offering a wider look at how technology, communication and innovation continue to shape the world around us.