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.
Discover the untapped power of drones in the fire service
Imagining the shift from generative AI to general AI — and how that impacts fire service jobs
Hear from EMS systems and leaders turning the promise of whole blood into a proven practice for trauma patients
How to use communications systems to help ensure personnel accountability during wildfire events
Burn Saver is a body-worn technology that continuously monitors thermal conditions and warns firefighters when those conditions become threatening
Respiratory Protection Week will he held the first week of September and will be observing a historical timeline of 100 years of respiratory protection
The money will help fund renovation, hardware, equipment and associated technology costs for the call center
Debating key issues helps ensure evolution and relevance
The tool will be able to give first responders real-time text and visuals from social media, as well as from surveillance cameras and sensors
Modern communication systems help prepare departments for the increasingly dynamic all-hazards environment
Several new technologies are being integrated into apparatus bays to optimize firefighter safety and department efficiency
The newest ambulance cot will increase patient handling safety, and the EMS-to-hospital notification system aims to improve patient care
California received the largest award in the country, totaling $11,399,076 to improve its 911 centers
The tethered aerial device can be hard-wired into the vehicle system and does not require a piloting license or certificate of authorization
A former IAFC president interviews the incoming president about his goals for the organization and hopes for the fire service
Gov. Newsom approved a $1 billion emergency preparedness budget to ensure California is ready for any disaster
“Firefighters Choice” products are recommended by firefighters for firefighters
Santa Clara is the first county in the state to purchase the technology, which will be available to other areas in the event of a natural disaster
Durham Fire and EMS Station 17 is the first fire station in the city that can generate its own electricity from the sun
Nathan Hylek received a FaceTime call from his 20-month old daughter and when he realized his wife was having a medical emergency, he dialed 911
It’s time to focus on standardization and integration of fire and EMS systems – future milestone advancements for the fire service
St. Joseph County is the second area in the state to use the app, made possible through a partnership between Ind. cities, townships and the 911 dispatch center
Peter Phan’s body was recovered about 50 yards offshore from where witnesses last saw him
The operator received a “motor error” message on the controller and then the drone lost contact with the pilot
Southern California Edison officials approved a $4 million grant to lease two new helicopters, night vision goggles and associated technology for aerial night flying
Hannover Fairs USA CEO Larry Turner discusses the complexities involved with launching a new firefighter trade show
Technological advances allow wireless devices to handle significant data flows on the fire scene
The five-day event will highlight the latest strategies and operations, cutting edge technology and advances in safety
Amping up security at the firehouses comes in the aftermath of the “Operation Bread, White and Blues” drug-rings case, in which former Middletown fire Lt. Paul G. Smith, of Deerpark, pleaded guilty as a drug trafficker
Channellock’s compact and light rescue tools combine the cutting tool head of an electrical lineman’s pliers with five other tools in one
The app can warn first responders of hazards along routes as well as leverage additional data to allow greater flexibility in timely situations
Shoring up your incident management capabilities for extreme weather events
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