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Artificial intelligence will require the fire service to make even more changes than the lithium-ion battery fire response crisis
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
Reflecting on the impact of the company’s fire service impact, plus a look to the future
The Boise Fire Department purchased four drones and trained four employees to operate them after a year-long effort to receive FAA authorization
Modern station wear has come a long way in both firefighter safety standards and professional appearance
NFPA 1851 specifies clean, dry well-ventilated storage for firefighter gear and PPE
In a climate that seems like it’s teeming with anger at all times, emergency responders must learn how to dial down the intensity
The ballistic gear allows firefighters and paramedics into the “warm zone” alongside law enforcement to quickly provide life-saving first aid
Improving firefighter safety and survival through science, medicine and technology
Tracking your first due area demographics, response details, and firefighter gear and apparatus details will make applying for grants a breeze
It’s time to get your dispatch system up to speed
Use the NFPA 1971 firefighter glove sizing standard to find the best fit for dexterity and protection from compression burns and radiant heat
Proper planning and the right hardware can result in better utilization of the apparatus compartment space
Video surveillance footage can help train apparatus operators and fire officers for improved performance and firefighter safety
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
The bill would fine people convicted of flying unauthorized drones and possibly send them to jail for a year
The Oshkosh Fire Department will use a grant to purchase 10 sets of ballistic vests, helmets and accessories
Using a cloud-based system allows all stakeholders access to the same information, eliminating missteps and documentation mistakes
The SmokeBot can see and navigate through smoke-filled rooms while plotting a route for firefighters with sensors and a laser scanner
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology is working on a drone that can search for trapped victims in high-rise building fires by quickly flying through
Johnson County Emergency Management Director Jamie Moore said the new technology has greatly enhanced emergency response efforts
Spring Fire Department firefighter Matthew Corso was able to beat cancer four months into treatment after an abnormality was found on his LifeScan ultrasound
The Remotely Activated Snorkel Site uses robot-controlled valves to tap into an area’s municipal water system, allowing quick access for snorkel helicopters
The Center for the Study of the Drone estimated that the number of public safety agencies using drones has increased by 82 percent in the past year
Gone are the days of one-way pagers and dispatch notes; everything you need to know is in your pocket
eHome Heroes offers confidential video chats with a counselor to first responders in an effort to shatter the PTSD stigma
A response team was on a mission to map the Lower East Rift Zone when scientists spotted a resident as lava from Kilauea Volcano devoured the subdivision
Working a complex MVC scene is difficult enough without fighting the dark to see victims, equipment and debris
Properly maintaining and storing turnout gear extends its lifecycle and protective properties
Driver Heather Lommatzch said she was on her phone when the car sped up and did not offer an warning that a crash was about to occur
Every La Vergne Fire Department apparatus will now be equipped with ballistic vests and helmets for every firefighter on board
The International Association of Fire Chiefs cited the PulsePoint app as a way to utilize responders and bystanders to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival
After the search team became disoriented while rescuing hikers, the firefighter deployed a drone that he had been testing before the search began
