Technology
The technology topic will keep you up to speed on new firefighting technologies, including improved emergency communications, advances in PPE, new fire apparatus and high-tech EMS technologies.
Careful monitoring, witnessed documentation and a record of any actions will protect controlled substances in the ambulance from theft
Training all East Meadow firefighters with VR headsets simulates up to 60 scenarios, offering on-demand practice, muscle-memory building and a recruitment draw for gamers
The remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
While world leaders debate and approve actions to reduce methane emissions and protect forests, public safety is already putting no-emission EVs into service
A Rochester EVT helped design the technology used on the department’s new Pierce 100-foot aerial platform ladder and engine
FirstNet, warning systems focus of House subcommittee update
At the Women in Fire 2021 International Conference, 129 female firefighters were measured as part of research into creating uniforms made for women
State grant funding has been awarded to counties statewide and the city of New York for improving communications operability
The award will support firefighter training and PPE in Kenya, Malawi and Zambia
The new NFPA online learning program is designed to provide recommendations and best practices so that fire departments can take their drone programs to a higher level
The county came to a $6.9 million agreement with New Mexico Department of Information Technology (DoIT) to join the Statewide Digital Trunked Radio
Is it time to establish new metrics for assessing the longevity of modern firefighting gear?
Last month, the president approved a disaster declaration for California, providing federal aid for the counties affected by the Dixie and River fires
All members of the fire service must take ownership of setting a new expectation of fire service pride
RFID allows agencies to eliminate inventory waste, gain insight into supply shortages and track all assets, even on vehicles
Zero-emissions pumpers can save municipalities money, plus reduce wear-and-tear on expensive equipment
In this video, learn about Ziamatic Corp’s new slide out mechanism for SCBA brackets for close compartment mounting, as well as its Sure-Grip Tool Mounts
The system, developed by Accenture, is the result of a four-year project to build a modern, reliable platform with expanded features
Firefighters must be students of history to appreciate the evolution of the fire service and its impact on current fire tactics
A West Virginia county takes a whole-community approach to implementing broadband
Identify the key factors for your department’s data needs – terminology, mapping, analysis and the “why”
Four strategies to help fire service leaders focus on technology that is truly “smart”
Focus your cybersecurity investment on initiatives that create more effort for the attacker
Researchers aim to measure the value of virtual reality for providers as they work to identify signs of severe illness and infants and children
4 ways to decrease response times and boost safety with integrated technologies that provide a unified experience from dispatch to fireground
Experts recommend steps to manage wildfire threat, starting with leveraging of technology for detecting and tracking the fires that matter
Preventing ransomware attacks is possible; our expert panelists offer several best practices your agency can follow to help reduce risk and mitigate potential issues
Federal pandemic relief funds are available to help your department upgrade its radio network to enhance interoperability and better serve your community
A system overhaul will encrypt the frequencies used by nine city departments, preventing monitoring of the transmissions
Find out how 5G enables public safety agencies to respond faster with real-time information that keeps first responders and their communities safer
Despite drastic technological advances over the decades, firefighter PPE remains relatively unchanged
Download the free infographic to find out how your department compares to firefighters across the country
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