Fire Products
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Better sleep is the best first responder countermeasure to shift work and fatigue
Bloomington firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate bulk of fire in attic
Launching an Unmanned Aerial System program is fraught with opportunity and regulations, here’s how to navigate both
The drones have thermal cameras to detect body heat and infrared cameras
Use of the devices has increased by 50 percent a patient’s one-year survival rate from cardiac arrest
They flew a drone with a haul line attached to the middle of the river, and an 18-year-old used it to pull a life jacket from the shore before being rescued
The 48-year-old man walked up and swiped a tool box; luckily, a firefighter saw him with the tools
For the company officer, having a dashcam in the rig can provide proof of wrongdoing, serve as a training tool and change driver behavior
Valor seats have SCBA support straps, military-grade upholstery and improved seat belts and buckles
The department uses the cameras to teach new volunteers about what to do while on a call and also for promotion purposes
Vehicle extrication equipment is among the fastest-changing segment in firefighting equipment; here’s what to do to get the tools you need
A new way of making stainless steel is now being tried in fire trucks, and it may be a game-changer
Despite their popularity around the world, the motorcycle as a fire rig has been slow to catch on in the U.S.; here are some reasons to give them a close look
Some of the disaster warning gaps are technological while some are psychological
The department is the first in the Indianapolis area to use the Periscope app to give live video updates from a scene
A Firehouse Subs grant gave Richfield the first fire-simulation training unit in the state
Next Generation 911 combines mission-critical public-safety information and leading-edge technology to improve fire, EMS, and police emergency response
They are the mortar that holds emergency response together, and knowing how to work with dispatch will boost firefighter effectiveness and safety
The move lifts an earlier suspension of the $156.6 million grant for a new interoperable communication system
The fire district’s board voted 2-1 to approve the $95,000 project
Tablet computers fit neatly between a smartphone and laptop and are doing more now than ever; here’s how fire departments can get the most out of tablets
Here’s the newest and most interesting firefighter gear and technology from the annual conference
The new multi-layer lining provides more moisture protection from both external and internal sources
The new K45 improves firefighters vision in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
