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Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
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The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Pelican’s newest lightweight and durable case is built specifically for EMS and fire needs
City consultants recommend reducing the number of “low-priority calls” by the fire department and overhauling the city’s dispatch center
The Rotary Club of Flagler County purchased the gear with the help of the nonprofit organization Hoods for Heroes
The devices are roughly the size of a smartphone and will be carried by all on-duty firefighters
A Kansas City Fire Department pumper operating with lights and sirens struck a car that failed to yield, then hit two more vehicles and a pedestrian
Citizens, at no cost, could set up a personal profile online, and when they dial 911, the dispatcher would see the personal information provided
The device, a small black box about four inches tall and wide, sends out alerts to drivers about the locations of the trucks to drivers using Waze
Computer assisted dispatch, or CAD, helps 911 operators quickly determine which emergency responders need to be sent to a scene
Identifying firefighter hazards, response area features and potential operations help in PPE selection
Firefighters are tactical athletes, so they need footwear options that support them well
Tyran Young used an automated recording to call for help, and began shooting at the Sarasota FD ambulance once it arrived
The city of Springfield has purchased more than 400 new Motorola radios, as well as a new radio system
New tools include masks for firefighters, who have their own camera feed in the lower righthand corner
With violence against paramedics and fire-rescue personnel becoming more frequent, training must include simulations of responding to “everyday” calls gone wrong
Size and technique matter when choosing and using the right cutter spreader combination extrication tools
Aurora officials recommended buying ballistic vests for firefighters who are part of special tactical units weeks after a mass shooting
Lawmakers seek to replace the long, droning sound from first responder vehicles to a European-style, high-low sound
Through a partnership with Stryker Corporation, the city is deploying 84 LUCAS devices to EMS and 41 to the New Orleans Fire Department
The new automatic T-valve system designed by Purdue University researchers can remove water from the fire hose when the robot moves to another location
Huber Heights Fire Department will purchase 33 new self-contained breathing apparatus with a grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Snow can hinder the size-up, hiding dangers and firefighter tools, and requires more effort to effect a fire attack, making rehab a must
Moores Mill Fire Department Capt. Zachary Taylor said the first car got stuck on top of the hose, and the second slid over it
Don’t wait to acquire the essential clothing, boots and packs for personal protection and portable tanks for rapid deployment
Evaluate team integrity, communication and progress while advancing the hose line to complete a primary search
Seamlessly share data between public safety agencies and mutual aid partners with enterprise information management
Gov. Charlie Baker rejected a bill that would have banned the sale of furniture, bedding and children’s clothing if it contained flame-retardant chemicals
With new technology ranging from transportation to health monitoring, plenty of devices are being debuted that could make the lives of first responders much easier
Researchers found MRSA on all nine oxygen tanks they tested from three ambulances in Alabama
In order to help the helpers, ensuring every firefighter’s safety from the get-go is crucial
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