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• Ohio firefighters build dryer that saves money, helps in cancer fight

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  Xenia firefighters are getting national attention for a new method of drying gear quickly without dipping deeply into public funds

• Researchers develop system to improve firefighting robots

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  The new automatic T-valve system designed by Purdue University researchers can remove water from the fire hose when the robot moves to another location

• 10 CES 2019 gadgets for forward-thinking first responders

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  With new technology ranging from transportation to health monitoring, plenty of devices are being debuted that could make the lives of first responders much easier

• Robot developed to see through smoke better than humans

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  The SmokeBot can see and navigate through smoke-filled rooms while plotting a route for firefighters with sensors and a laser scanner

• Firefighter develops gear dryer to reduce cancer risk

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  The gear dryer, designed by Pvt. Scott Martin, cuts drying time from several hours to approximately 45 minutes, officials said

• Firefighters invent door-closing device to promote fire safety

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  Ceasefire Door Hinge closes your doors if a fire breaks out by sensing heat

• Company creates smart jacket for first responders

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  The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location

• Fire captain to meet Trump thanks to lifesaving invention

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  The Northern Star is an 8-directional electronic compass that helps firefighters maintain their orientation inside fires

• Doctor creates device to prevent child deaths in hot cars

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  The temperature-monitoring device would alert parents by phone or text

• Top 7 public-safety inventions by women

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  Women's History Month is celebrated annually during March; here's a handful of inventions vital to present-day first responders

• New sprinkler senses fire's location, puts it out with less water

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  The Automist, which is installed on the walls of a home, only sprays water directly at a fire; it better protects homes from water damage

• Video: Students invent sound-wave device to put out fire

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  A local fire department is offering to test it on a structure fire

• Firefighter invents device to prevent fire truck backing accidents

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  The "BackSafe" system is now ready for market and allows a driver and spotter to communicate by color code over two wireless devices

• Chicago firefighter sues Elkhart Brass over firefighting invention

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  The firefighter claims the company schemed him so they could sell or market the invention as their own; Elkhart Brass has not commented on the suit