Fire Products
Understanding the shift from traditional 12-volt systems to innovative 48-volt architectures, with high-voltage systems becoming the new norm
Carroll County Fire & EMS had file cabinets with outdated information before they began using software from Lexipol
Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
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
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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
A compound made from cow bile and a plant from garlic family as effective as conventional antibiotics in laboratory testing
A local fire department is offering to test it on a structure fire
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
The JV Tool makes forcible entry into commercial doors faster and much less destructive than traditional means
Like beauty, perfection is in the eye of the beholder, and when it comes to ladder trucks, truckies have a keener sense than most of what makes a perfect truck
The 70-year-old wants $150,000 and suggested sirens be covered by a shield to reduce noise