Fire Products
The new models allow for tools to be suspended further away from the mounting surface
How the future of firefighting will be impacted by artificial intelligence, electrification and 5G communications on fire and EMS
A Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company lieutenant whipped out his personal plasma cutter and cut the rim from around the dog’s neck
The incident prompted officials to request that all firefighters be equipped with ballistic vests
The top videos of February included some helpful extrication tips and a day in the life of a firefighter
Chief Matthew Graves said the gear is needed given “what’s going on in our society,” but some residents disagree
The new world of device connectivity present some unique opportunities and challenges for the fire service
Here’s my list of the outside world’s best breakthroughs that have the most potential to change the fire service
Many private sector businesses are taking complex data and distilling it into an accurate predictor of future needs; it’s something the fire service may embrace
Not every meaningful change has to be built from scratch; here’s what experts see as the best adaptable ideas for the fire service
As driverless or driver-aided technology cuts deeper paths into consumer vehicles, three industry experts discuss if and how that technology can be used in fire and EMS
DARPA has long chased moon-shot technology goals for the military; some of what it’s working on now could find its way into firefighting
If firefighters are en route to a medical call, welfare check or other emergency that is considered higher-risk, they have the option to wear the vests
According to a police report, a firefighter noticed that one of the compartments on the fire truck was opened and that a hydraulic power unit was missing
Under the bill, drones would be banned from interfering with firefighters battling wildfires
A department is creating a curriculum on handling solar panels in a fire, including how to cut through the roof and how to disconnect the system
This month’s top videos included jetpack-equipped firefighters and several training videos
Although the vests add an additional 20 to 30 pounds of weight, officials said paramedics don’t mind
Moving past the cringes and gee-whiz reactions of the flying-over-water firefighter can make the fire service safer
Use this guide to learn which saw blades are best suited for your department’s rescue and forced-entry needs
Mayor Richard Berry said the much-needed donation will be immediately put to use saving lives
Officials said John Rayburn, 26, and Cynthia Ashmore, 27, broke into two fire stations over the span of four days
Firehouse Subs will fund more than $1 million in public safety equipment, disaster relief and more through quarterly grants
The fire union pushed for more vests ever since shots were fired at two fire stations in 2015
The jetski-jetpack uses water from Dubai’s bay to propel firefighters and to fight fires
Combine the piercing nozzle technology used on ARFF rigs with the reach of a municipal aerial and you have an interesting firefighting concept
Here’s an overview on how the iPhone changed the course for fire and EMS departments
Over the next five years, the department wants to replace vehicles, equipment and to repair and rebuild aging fire stations
Private donations and grants provided the $7,100 needed for the 13 vests
The Halligan tool has been an important part of a firefighter’s toolkit from initial creation to present
Unmanned aerial vehicles could be the solution to challenges first responders face during deadly scenarios
