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 remote-controlled machine conducts precise, low-disruption burns along roads and neighborhoods, drawing interest from firefighters, utilities and lawmakers
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 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
The GTT Opticom Emergency Preemption Light Control system will clear the way for first responders by turning traffic lights green
The cameras, made by Scott Safety and known as Scott Sight, attach to Scott Air-Pak masks and give firefighters the ability to locate people and hot spots
The driver said he had been using Tesla’s Autopilot system, which performs automated driving tasks
“I heard that, ‘It’s an old tradition and you really don’t need a fire siren.’ Well, we do,” Asisstant Chief Joe Flanick said
Please take a few minutes to answer our survey questions, which will help us capture how your department is using drones
Firefighters would be exempt if they damaged a drone while performing their official duties and believed it was interfering with their work
New technology, equipment and systems – from fire suppression, to the cloud, to drones – are impacting fire service delivery capabilities
Drone pilot and industry expert John Nunes said he would put Mesa Fire and Medical Department staff “up against any drone pilot in the United States""
