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Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
Monitor’s interface is designed to display tiles containing both pre-set and real-time information
The Texas A&M Forest Service and Stanford University School of Medicine collected data from firefighters wearing an Apple Watch and air quality sensor
Dean Berkeley said that over $1,000 worth of personal gear went missing in 2012 and was never reimbursed or got his gear back
The ransomware in this case, known as ODIN, is spread when a user clicks on an email link that takes the user to a webpage where the virus is downloaded
Police seized 25 fire hoses and dozens of brass fittings from the firefighter’s garage
Several of the departments will replace their SCBA, some of which are over 10 years old
The system provides users with real-time updates and alerts via multiple platforms
Officials said the problem was related to the range of the fire department’s antenna and its installation on an AT&T tower
Unlike the costlier alternative of a helicopter, the drones can be deployed in seconds for a search and rescue mission
The command center allows first responders to communicate with multiple agencies in an interactive platform
Ballistic protective equipment for active shooter response is eligible for Assistance to Firefighters grant funding
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The planned network will allow fire, EMS and law enforcement to share information and communicate with pictures and video
FirstNet was set up to alleviate responder communication problems revealed by 9/11; here’s a look at where that program is 15 years on
The vests weigh around 17 pounds, and are said to be able to stop bullets from a high-powered rifle
Doctors will be able to see a live feed of patients to provide better medical direction
The project demonstrates a potentially safe and cost-effective disposal method for more than 619,000 gallons of the foam
NASA began its review of the fire shelter design and new materials technology in 2014, with the goal of producing an improved shelter by 2018
The new tool allows paramedics to administer lifesaving treatments while CPR continues
Officials are still investigating how and where the fire gear grant money went
AUDREY can track an entire team of firefighters and provide each member with customized information tailored to keep them safe
The grants are awarded on a competitive basis to the applicants that most closely address the program’s priorities and demonstrate financial need
The resident had extinguished the fire by the time firefighters arrived on scene
Over $400,000 was awarded through the Assistance for Firefighters Grant program
The funds will help the fire department replace aging equipment
The department is pursuing a $3K grant that would buy 15 vests
The light comes with a 30-inch extension pole and can run off rechargeable batteries or DC power
After being denied a grant request for the drone last year, the mayor donated one
After the loss of a local teenager, fundraising paid for new pulse oximeters in his name
The spreaders include removal tips and shark-like teeth to grip material
Over $70K was donated as part of the Firefighters Grant Program
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