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.
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
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
The drones would be equipped with both optical and thermal-imaging cameras
The CHASE LifeTech FR jacket includes modular sensors that can detect heart rate, temperature, motion and GPS location
With the right commitment and training, drones in the fire service will be just another tool to protect life and property
You can put the days of having a cheap “duty watch” behind you with the Casio G-Shock Mudmaster GG1000-1A5
Learn how to stand up a UAS program at your agency, how to pass the AKT and two potential ways drones can save lives
Fire department drones, already making an impact in search and rescue and aerial surveillance, are poised to change emergency response as technology advances
The tech company allowed several U.S. 911 centers to use their data to pinpoint a caller’s location
Results from a survey showed that most departments have one or more drones, but many have none; here’s why
In the 50+ years since its inception, 911 emergency response has evolved into an advanced framework helping others
Utah Fire and Rescue Academy Winter Fire School trainees spent time operating touch screens, analyzing data and learning ways to implement technology
