Fire service veteran brings more than three decades of operational leadership and innovation to support modernizing North American emergency response
ALPHARETTA, GA, October 3, 2025 – Applied Information, Inc., North America’s leading provider of Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) technology, today announced the appointment of Dominic Aquila as Director of Fire & EMS Business Development.
Aquila brings over 30 years of field and command experience in the fire service, including 18 years in leadership roles with Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services in metro Atlanta, GA, which serves more than one million residents and responds to over 130,000 emergency calls annually.
In his new role, Aquila will guide business development strategy for Applied Information’s emergency response solutions, including emergency vehicle preemption and connected safety applications. He will also support customer engagement, pilot design, and deployment planning with Fire and Emergency Medical Services agencies across the U.S. and Canada.
“Dominic’s operational insight and track record of turning field experience into scalable innovation make him a tremendous asset to our customers and our team,” said Bryan Mulligan, President of Applied Information. “He understands firsthand the challenges facing today’s first responders and is passionate about using technology to help agencies respond faster, safer, and more effectively.”
During his time in Gwinnett County, Aquila led technical rescue teams, managed multi-agency incident responses, and authored a data-driven proposal for a new medical response unit. The implementation of this model, known as the F.A.S.T. Truck, reduced fleet costs by approximately 60 percent in its first year while maintaining service levels, earning adoption by multiple departments.
He also contributed to disaster response efforts with the Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA) and the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), including mass vaccination logistics and infectious disease transport during COVID-19.
Aquila holds a Master of Science in Fire and Emergency Management Administration from Oklahoma State University and a Bachelor of Science in Education from Covenant College. He is a nationally certified paramedic and fire instructor with specialized certifications in technical rescue, hazardous materials, and incident command.
About Applied Information, Inc.
In 2011, Applied Information® transformed the traffic industry by using Internet of Things technology to make school zones safer for students. Today, Applied Information makes it easy to see and manage all types of traffic control devices from anywhere, on your phone or in a browser. Our Glance® technology provides hardware, software, communications, cloud computing and cutting-edge Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Applications in one easy-to-use solution.
Applied Information’s customers, partners and employees create a safer and more reliable travel experience for millions of drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, bus riders and first responders across North America. For more information, visit www.appinfoinc.com.
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