Fire Products
While Springfield Fire Rescue Division hasn’t experienced gun violence against its personnel, ballistic vests have been issued for violent calls
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
Advancements in flight distances and speed, object identification and transport, logistics and autonomy are moving almost as fast as the industry itself
Officials said the technology could help them track down missing hikers, gauge the risks in burning buildings and search confined spaces
Researchers using biomonitoring to gain evidence, insight
Firefighters can reduce their risk of cancer by changing some of their behaviors
The network will modernize communications with technologies that will help save lives
The text-to-911 service will aid people who are speech or hearing impaired or crime victims
New Interceptor bundled package includes several products that reduce carcinogen exposure and heat stress
After a decade of work to forge a public-private partnership, the dream of a dedicated public safety network is close to becoming a reality
Dedicated access to the network and robust coverage in hard-to-reach areas are among the benefits fire departments may see
A cybersecurity expert offers a soup-to-nuts IoT security guide for every organization, individual and device with confidential data to protect
The wildfire location data-sharing program will be expanded and enhanced in 2017
The study showed decision-making was often intuitive and reflexive, with officers affected by past experiences of similar incidents
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
The main argument in the hearing was if the pin was part of a social or political movement
The firefighter maintains the pin is within the department’s policy standards
Technology offers a way for fire departments to meet the evolving demand for and nature of pre-hospital care
An alert system would tell drivers that a passenger is in the backseat when the car is turned off
Neighbors said a woman ran from the building with her clothes on fire
The campaign aims to raise awareness about the emerging threats facing today’s responders, how a rescue task force response model works and what equipment and armor technology is available
Trainees are able to treat the patient the same way they’d treat a real patient and hone decision-making skills in life-and-death situations
There are currently 10 employees with the department that are trained as tactical paramedics
Officials plan to use the drone for post-storm damage assessment and search and rescue
The Potter County Fire Department truck was in for repairs when the theft occurred
Fire Commissioner Eric Jones secured funding to outfit responders with the protective gear
Chief David Coatney said the department doesn’t carry body armor on rescue units
In addition to a dash-mounted screen used by the driver, the system includes a handheld control for the spotter
The Vantage 180 was created using feedback from customers looking for a more versatile helmet light
The StethoSafe is a patent pending case that protects the head of a stethoscope
The Scene Apparatus Manager frees the operator to focus on crew safety, needs and fireground operations, while managing the truck via a tablet
The Scene Commander can be used to move equipment, stabilize vehicles, as a high-line anchor during water rescues and more
