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SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances
Bliksund’s extensive product portfolio offers great added value when combined with the Crash Recovery System
Lawrence County fire departments were among over 300 FDs in the state to receive a total of $4M in funding
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
The Ferno 2020 Vision Proof of Concept vehicle creates a safer, more efficient and intelligent delivery of care
We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before
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The department is also looking at combining rescue robot technology with aerial technology in the future
The app will broadcast pictures from active fire scenes, car accidents causing traffic backups and more
Firefighters were told to stay in station unless a fire was reported during the outage that lasted from 1 to 7 p.m.
G-XTREME 3.0 provides unrestricted mobility for even the most athletic firefighter; try it on and see how you like the fit at FDIC booth #2208
Breach is touted to be the company’s most protective boot; check it out at FDIC booth #1507
The glove was re-designed after valuable first responder feedback
The Caselight CL10K provides 10,000 lumens of portable light that sets up in less than 20 seconds
The new firmware will allow site roaming and single remote head configurations for mobile units
At more than 95 decibels, comparable with a jackhammer, the new pager can be heard above fireground noise
Same virus that attacked a nearby police department, which encrypted data and demanded a ransom to provide the decryption key
Assessing your intended use and what the market has to offer will give you the most bang for your tablet buck
Grants can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, new equipment purchase, debt reduction and training and certification of staff
The three-zipper covers fit over firefighter lockers, are anti-microbial and are cleaned with common dish soap
The company is looking to incorporate a trailer hitch that will allow it to be pulled to the fire scene by a support vehicle
The new design offers more cab space, a tighter turn radius and better weight distribution
The only thing certain about the future is that it hold change; here are four big changes I expect to see in the fire service’s future
What do you look for when you are shopping for a tablet?
Issues in the Yarnell Hill Fire included not being able to locate one another; FLASH can track fire locations and command units
The robot firefighters will be hauled by six-ton trucks to industrial and other large-scale fires
The Collector app allows firefighters to view structures, types of terrain, map out fires and attack plans and add photos or videos