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Active U.S. volunteer firefighters have until November 30 to enter for a chance to win the helmet
What you need to know about the new consolidated standard and what that means for your department
Establish side alpha, stay disciplined in your direction, pay attention to sights and sounds, and use “breadcrumbs” to establish a route
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
In this video, Gordon Graham outlines best practices for radio use to increase fireground efficiency and reduce risk
An inventor and Calif. business owner has spent 18 years developing a plant-based, nontoxic substance
Every crewmember should learn the basic skills of communicating via radio while on scene
Park officials cited public safety concerns and a federal policy of not applying retardant within 300 feet of streams or rivers combined with a visibility concern
Thermal protective performance testing can fall short on accurately representing glove heat insulation
Find out how one rural fire department went mobile and improved communication among its volunteers and the department’s situational awareness
Kern County Captain Andrew Freeborn said the cost to use the service is offset by funds received from citations, which this year totaled $150,000
Empower firefighters and incident commanders with mobile computing devices that provide real-time information for better decision-making
After two LODDs at the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, firefighters William “Will” Pigeon and Andy Bozzo founded Tablet Command
Find out how the Motorola Solutions Unified Fire Technology Suite can help your crews respond faster, smarter and safer
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