Products
Learn which products, services and solutions garnered the most attention on the exhibit hall floor
Find everything from firefighting drones, to decon wipes and tactical training kits
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
There are different systems that fit different station configurations and department budgets; here’s how to know which is right for you
Here’s a look at the game-changing products that rolled out in 2016 and an eye toward those hoped for in the coming year
In theory, you can’t put a price on safety; in reality, everything has a cost and must be ranked against other needs
If you are thinking about adding an ATV or snowmobile for winter rescues, or if you have one and don’t have your SOPs and training in order, here’s what you need to know
Ohio’s FirstNet project manager talks about what went right, and what didn’t, when it tested the 700 MHz LTE broadband network
The concepts behind forced entry have remained largely unchanged; meanwhile, the tools have gotten more refined and job-specific
Diesel fuel additive serve an important role in protecting and enhancing a rig’s engine; here’s low down on them
NVFC and Globe gave departments in Arkansas, New Jersey and Canada four sets of new turnout gear
The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
A compromised supply line is a compromised fire attack; this simple tool can keep the water flowing
Here’s a run down of the safe and practical options when ordering crew and driver seats
Nobody wants to crash the department rig, but it happens; here’s a plan for what to do before and after a crash
The shift from landlines to mobile lines has been a nightmare for locating 911 callers; technology is starting to offer up solutions
Here’s a look at seven tank options and which applications they best fit
The design uses 7500 psi to decrease fill times and increase capacity
The light offers high, medium and low settings as well as a strobe for signaling or disorienting targets
Among its new offerings is a reconfigured 107-foot aerial and a new electronics and control system
Weighing less than 20 pounds, the unit can work in remote areas for 4 hours on battery power
The APX 8000XE features all-band functionality, Wi-Fi access and an enhanced remote speaker microphone
The modified V-hull, custom-built craft is the first in the fire boat industry to use Mercury technology
Features include low battery indicator, multiple power options and a three and a half day survival mode
The drone packages offer the ability to see through smoke, assess the scene from an aerial perspective and keep track of personnel
The FLIR KF6 provides firefighters with thermal eyes in the sky to help fight fires
The K33 and K53 feature clear visibility technology, include a single-button interface; they will be available April 20
Couple the fast pace of technological developments with the hazards of driving a fire apparatus, and the idea may not be so crazy
Built-in redundancies allow these three to work when communication lines go down
The program is designed to automate the way a fire department lowers total ownership costs for PPE
