Matt Shronts is a 24-year veteran of the fire service, having served in combination departments across Illinois. He currently serves as the deputy fire chief of the South Chicago Heights, IL, Fire Department. He is also a senior solutions engineer and subject matter expert at Vector Solutions, where he focuses on integrating technology to drive innovation and transformation in the modern fire service. Throughout his career, Shronts has been committed to embracing technology to foster immersive, evolving changes in training and operations. He is credentialed as a Chief Fire Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence and has held several key positions, including training officer, curriculum developer, and EMS instructor. Shronts holds a master’s degree in public safety administration from Southern Illinois University – Carbondale.