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Cameras using artificial intelligence can help agencies create smarter wildfire response plans
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
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The mayor’s office said a “limited breach” occurred, forcing callers to relay information to dispatchers manually
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more
The bill would increase firefighter safety by requiring GPS locations to be provided for wildfire crews and allowing drones to scout wildfires in real-time
A UAS training program must address evolving regulations, expanding use of UAS in the fire service and gaining public support for fire department drone operations
Investigators found no difference in paramedic student recognition of scene hazards between a walk-around size-up and UAV flyover video
Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene
While technology can assist in some situations, toxic leadership and cultural norms require a different approach
A reliable broadband connection will help drones stream live video to improve situational awareness and resource deployment, and measure response in the fire service
With technology constantly changing, it’s hard to imagine that drones and thermal imaging cameras are just the beginning of high-tech developments in the fire service
UAS are becoming an integral component of multi-faceted response plans, helping to protect firefighters, first responders and communities
The drones would be equipped with both optical and thermal-imaging cameras
The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location
With the right commitment and training, drones in the fire service will be just another tool to protect life and property
This free white paper describes the steps needed to build a case for automated scheduling that aligns with your agency’s goals
You can put the days of having a cheap “duty watch” behind you with the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG1000-1A5
Learn how to stand up a UAS program at your agency, how to pass the AKT and two potential ways drones can save lives
An investigation was launched after reports claim that refurbishment engineers are overwhelming dispatchers with accidental 911 calls
Fire department drones, already making an impact in search and rescue and aerial surveillance, are poised to change emergency response as technology advances
The tech company allowed several U.S. 911 centers to use their data to pinpoint a caller’s location
Results from a survey showed that most departments have one or more drones, but many have none; here’s why
An easy-to-use workflow in the field and robust reporting features helped improve analysis, decision-making and accreditation
In the 50+ years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
The county said the Computer Aided Dispatch system uses “a graphic user interface which enables our users to more efficiently enter and retrieve information”
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School trainees spent time operating touch screens, analyzing data and learning ways to implement technology
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system will clear the way for first responders by turning traffic lights green
Firefighters are selecting lace-to-toe boots to provide better support while fighting wildfires and structure fires
The cameras, made by Scott Safety and known as Scott Sight, attach to Scott Air-Pak masks and give firefighters the ability to locate people and hot spots
KENWOOD Viking’s perpetual software licensing program for fire departments significantly shrinks the costs associated with land mobile radio (LMR) ownership
The driver said he had been using Tesla’s Autopilot system, which performs automated driving tasks