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.
The DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
The Strategic Scan gauges fire chiefs’ AI use and comfort, outlining five action steps to pilot, train, policy-set and scale AI across fire and EMS
The department began using the GoodSAM telemedicine program in December to assess some patients remotely
Glean key decision-making insights from data based on budget, CAD, incident types, geolocation, weather and policies
Several factors contribute to how dispatch centers work – and hiring to fill seats will undoubtedly lead to issues
CognitiveEMS, developed by University of Virginia researchers, provides prompts to support responders’ decision-making
Sonoma County fire officials will “teach” an artificial intelligence system to identify smoke and avoid false positives
How a unique partnership created more reliable connections for fire response and training
With the shift indoors, many fire departments are reconsidering their balance between practical and online training
Maintaining skill sets through regular training is more important than ever, even if it is through online platforms
How Baltimore County’s first-of-its-kind Virtual Recruit Program adapted to the pandemic
California’s Cosumnes Fire Department shares its experience incorporating virtual reality into recruit training
Schuylkill County fire recruits’ latest training focuses on fire behavior and equipment, all through an online platform purchased with CARES Act funding
The SOLO RESCUE Decon Cleaning Machine helps firefighters clean helmets, boots, gloves and other small equipment, while minimizing potential exposure
QuickRoute takes into account emergency vehicle-specific factors that aren’t included in other navigation apps
Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer gives tips on what leaders should consider to make sure the technology they are considering provides real and reliable organizational value
Spotlighting the various types of educational tools to emerge during a new era of fire service training
Spokane Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer weighs in with his thoughts on innovation in the fire service and the important role that leadership plays
Technology plays a key role in successful search and recovery operations; here are four underwater search tools than can help rescue divers in a time of need
Tasks related to navigation, pump presets and even packing hose are handled differently due to tech advances and expanded compartments
Inspired by technology used by the Paris Fire Brigade during the 2019 Notre Dame Cathedral fire, the LAFD recently took ownership of their own firefighting robot
Two firefighters were able to reach the dog, retrieve him from the icy pond and return him back to his owner on the shore
This step-by-step guide will help you plan, prepare and apply for grant funding to support your organization
The POINTER technology is designed to pinpoint firefighters’ locations and motions through smoke, debris and other obstructions
Pentheon Series rescue tools from Holmatro give firefighters 21-century rescue tool technology that can take on modern vehicle extrication challenges
High-Tech hydraulic rescue tools from Holmatro meet the challenge of today’s ultra-high-strength steels
Learn about the state of public safety and how your agency can best plan for short- and long-term operational challenges
The pandemic will solidify new best practices for agencies to manage a disaster that inhibits physical EOC operations
Schenectady firefighter-paramedics armed with iPads will screen patients and then connect them to doctors to determine the best course of treatment
From ground-based robots to space-based tools, there are several high-tech products making waves in the fire service
The at-home test that yields results in under an hour was trialed by firefighters who called it “a great resource”
A simple checklist helps fire service leaders evaluate PPE technology and cleaning claims
