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.
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
If you didn’t have the opportunity to walk the exhibit hall floor at Lucas Oil Stadium, check out these top products and apparatus from the conference
The new 22,000-square-foot Fire Station 1 is equipped with rapid opening doors synchronized to its emergency alarms
The study aimed to determine whether data could be used to estimate air quality impacts from smoke in areas where air monitoring stations might not be present
Improving firefighter safety and survival through science, medicine and technology
It’s time to get your dispatch system up to speed
The Charlotte Fire Department is using the alert system to help solve the problem of drivers not moving out of the way for fire trucks and ambulances
Using a cloud-based system allows all stakeholders access to the same information, eliminating missteps and documentation mistakes
The SmokeBot can see and navigate through smoke-filled rooms while plotting a route for firefighters with sensors and a laser scanner
The China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology is working on a drone that can search for trapped victims in high-rise building fires by quickly flying through
The Remotely Activated Snorkel Site uses robot-controlled valves to tap into an area’s municipal water system, allowing quick access for snorkel helicopters
Gone are the days of one-way pagers and dispatch notes; everything you need to know is in your pocket
eHome Heroes offers confidential video chats with a counselor to first responders in an effort to shatter the PTSD stigma
The International Association of Fire Chiefs cited the PulsePoint app as a way to utilize responders and bystanders to increase sudden cardiac arrest survival
Firefighter Mike Arnold is the first patient to receive a heart pump from Nebraska Heart Hospital that may cause his heart to heal itself
“Individuals have used Cambria County radio frequency to transmit false information while posing as police officers,” District Attorney Kelly Callihan said
The company is offering two products to help warn rescue works of dangerous high voltage electrocution risks
A stand-alone primary radio communication system and high temperature headset will be displayed
The investment will allow the two companies to develop UAS solutions for first responders
The company’s display will include a clean cab pumper and the all-new Saber
“Flying a drone near firefighting aircraft not only poses a hazard to pilots ... the safety of firefighters on the ground is compromised,” police said
The National Fire Protection Association and ASTM International signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support a joint working group of public safety experts
AlertTahoe, a program that uses a network of sensors to keep Lake Tahoe safe from natural disasters, has detected more than 50 fires in recent years
The mayor’s office said a “limited breach” occurred, forcing callers to relay information to dispatchers manually
“Swarm drones” can navigate themselves and coordinate with each other, making them potentially useful for high-level rescue missions and more
The bill would increase firefighter safety by requiring GPS locations to be provided for wildfire crews and allowing drones to scout wildfires in real-time
A UAS training program must address evolving regulations, expanding use of UAS in the fire service and gaining public support for fire department drone operations
Consider assigning drones to specific apparatus to ensure incident commanders can dictate the drone’s deployment when needed on scene
While technology can assist in some situations, toxic leadership and cultural norms require a different approach
A reliable broadband connection will help drones stream live video to improve situational awareness and resource deployment, and measure response in the fire service
With technology constantly changing, it’s hard to imagine that drones and thermal imaging cameras are just the beginning of high-tech developments in the fire service
UAS are becoming an integral component of multi-faceted response plans, helping to protect firefighters, first responders and communities
