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Firefighters love testing new tactics and tools, but some methods simply don’t address the key issue with EV fires
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
How to safely mitigate incidents with half-stories
An USAR team found the missing person’s vehicle by using a satellite radio service to obtain its coordinates
Consider key factors like shell materials, durability, weight and comfort
The FLIR K65 offers better interoperability/usability, image quality and durability in a handheld thermal imager, enabling better decision-making on the fireground
The remote-controlled Thermite Robot has two waterspouts that can pump 2,500 gpm, plus cameras and rough terrain wheels
From a simple radio strap or face wipe to a dedicated decontamination unit, every agency can take a step in the right direction
New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
When wedges are used correctly, there’s often very little force needed to create a large enough door gap
The suspects had reportedly cut through the back of the building and stole defibrillators, chainsaws, radios, generators and Jaws of Life
A SAFER grant will cover the new crewmembers’ salaries for three years
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
9/11, tech growth, expanded assignments, and warp-speed changes define the decade
Advancing technology is changing how nearly everyone does their jobs – including fire and rescue personnel
Firefighting pilots have been using the gear to combat the Fairview and Mosquito Fires
Determining what gear can be reasonably expected to survive and for how long is still subject to interpretation
Travis County ESD No. 2 Chief Nick Perkins said “a large traffic light that has a directional arrow” communicates to drivers and the “scorpion tail” protects people
Using an app that shares GPS coordinates, Deerfield firefighters were directed to the injured man’s location
The integration is designed to give first responders a “human-friendly way to identify and communicate precise locations in any emergency”
The groups offer guidance for how firefighters can limit their exposures
Recharge your batteries on the go with continuous onboard AC power from this charging hub
The measure authorizes the purchase of 3,700 handheld radios for every police officer in Delaware County as well as most fire and EMS personnel
Agencies of all sizes can benefit from easy access to key information
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
From element-resistant design to expanded accessories, rugged devices are the newest must-have on-scene technology
In this tip, risk management expert Gordon Graham encourages first responders to be smart about their use of cell phones while on duty
The nearly 30-foot trailer can serve as a private 5G standalone network connected to the THOR command center vehicle
Footage released by the Boise Fire Department showed firefighters freeing the man by cutting off the roof of the vehicle
“Fire gear, self-contained breathing apparatus, hand tools, hose,” said Palisades Regional Fire Rescue Chief William Shick, who put out the call for donations
“We’re able to get the stretcher under the patient and drag them to what amounts to a safer area and use less rescuers,” said Fitchburg Fire Chief Joe Pulvermacher
Orange County Battalion Chief Michael Morganstern said crewmembers gave the girl pain medication while disassembling the mechanism
A battery status indicator, strong and long-lasting beam, multiple power source options and gloved-hand operation inspire confidence that lighting will work when you need it
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