Gear and Gadgets
The gear and gadgets topic discusses a wide range of firefighting technology and equipment, including turnout gear, breathing apparatus, PPE, thermal imaging cameras and other fire accessories. The articles in this topic will help you understand what you need to know before making an equipment purchase, how to pick the right piece of equipment for the task at hand, how to make the most out of your gear and equipment pitfalls to avoid. News stories from across the country show how firefighters are leveraging new technology and finding strategies to source and fund the gear and gadgets that fit their needs.
Learn which products, services and solutions garnered the most attention on the exhibit hall floor
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
Find everything from firefighting drones, to decon wipes and tactical training kits
The exhibit hall features thousands of products and services for fire departments and EMS agencies
Funding will help provide new gear for Saybrook Township Fire Department personnel
The device features a 360-degree camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect people and objects within a defined range and warn drivers of a possible collision
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
Vancouver firefighters used wooden blocks to support the bus as they lifted it off the boy using hydraulic struts
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
Combines next-gen material science and design features that supercharge breathability to address the risk of heat stress
Plus, 10 tips for new firefighters on how to maximize their SCBA
It’s time to start a shopping list
Discover the innovative features and advantages of Dell devices in this informative Q&A article
Engine crews must be prepared to deploy ground ladders correctly, timely and aggressively for rescue
The MagneGrip PRO nozzle reduces diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter, helping keep your members healthy at the station
Firefighter Amanda Keesey shares great gift ideas for this holiday season
Speedlays provide quick deployment of attack lines to the fire, which is what we need as the fire grows faster and faster on today’s modern fireground
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
Recent violent events have pushed Wake County officials to buy additional protection for first responders
Call your senators about restoring the proposed $22 million in fire grant program cuts
A review of hood changes over time, plus the likely outcomes from mandating particulate-blocking hoods
The H6 Tactical Nylon Radio Strap’s military-grade nylon is extractor-washable to remove harmful chemicals
Turnout gear worn in the Brunswick plant fire has been rendered useless due to the chemicals involved
Understand the differences between the types of TIs will help identify the units that work best for your members
