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Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
The state’s fire service’s new tracking system reported 50 fires in six months, more than double the NFIRS average
First responders in Santa Fe County are currently using an unsecure, aging system with many dead spots
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
Advancements in flight distances and speed, object identification and transport, logistics and autonomy are moving almost as fast as the industry itself
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
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
How the future of firefighting will be impacted by artificial intelligence, electrification and 5G communications on fire and EMS
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
Monitor’s interface is designed to display tiles containing both pre-set and real-time information
The Texas A&M Forest Service and Stanford University School of Medicine collected data from firefighters wearing an Apple Watch and air quality sensor
Matt Lebeis received an alert that the temperature inside his house went up to 90 degrees
Fire Rescue Systems’ full-suite IMS provides a robust, user-friendly solution that enhances fire department operations
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
Over 20 states have enacted legislation to provide digital mapping, site-specific labeling, critical details to first responders
A move to integrate transformative technologies like machine learning and Generative AI into ESO’s product suite
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
While it can be useful and effective, social media is not always simple
We must take action to win our roadway battles – and the larger war – with distracted drivers
Fremont becomes the first city to implement a drone as first responder program in both its police and fire departments
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
Lexipol’s comprehensive suite of solutions address key challenges for public safety and local government agencies
The Best in Biz Award recognizes the new version of Lexipol’s Cordico wellness app for first responders