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 Scranton Fire Department spent years researching drone types and speaking with other departments using drones before making the purchase
Using social media to research potential firefighter candidates could cause problems for your department
The new, all-hazards data collection will begin to replace NFIRS in 2025
AUDREY can track an entire team of firefighters and provide each member with customized information tailored to keep them safe
After being denied a grant request for the drone last year, the mayor donated one
Diesel fuel additive serve an important role in protecting and enhancing a rig’s engine; here’s low down on them
This free whitepaper explores how better scheduling practices can promote safer work environments
NVFC and Globe gave departments in Arkansas, New Jersey and Canada four sets of new turnout gear
NIPSTA uses new training rooms, simulations and VR to prepare first responders for critical situations
The dept. will purchase new radios, breathing equipment and air supply safety packs
New augmented reality app shows “x-ray” of fuel lines and cables on live vehicles
The 3-day event will include expert presentations and brainstorming groups for improving current technology
The presence of the drone prompted authorities to ground aircraft for 30 minutes the evening a wildfire broke out
Local software developers will compete against each other to see who can invent the best computer app for assisting wildfire victims and emergency responders
Energy-saving dryers could prevent the cause of 2,900 fires per year
The planned app would prohibit unmanned crafts from flying where firefighter planes and helicopters are flying to fight fires
Modern and legacy 911 telecommunication systems have weaknesses and potential failure points, which puts civilians and responders at risk
Here’s a hard look at the barriers prohibiting meaningful PPE innovation
Nobody wants to crash the department rig, but it happens; here’s a plan for what to do before and after a crash
The phone will use software and sensors to detect a room’s contours and send that back to the phone’s screen; it will not rely on a mapping database
The shift from landlines to mobile lines has been a nightmare for locating 911 callers; technology is starting to offer up solutions
Researchers develop hands-free thermal camera to help firefighters spot trapped individuals and potential dangers
Look for these six features when adding technology to incident management, especially for large-scale incidents
‘Last Week Tonight’ segment confronts the inability of 911 systems to find callers as easily as a pizza delivery app or an Uber driver
While no silver bullet for cancer prevention, barrier hoods are a great step in that direction
The design uses 7500 psi to decrease fill times and increase capacity
The training tower can be reconfigured for different training scenarios and moved by a telehandler
Fire officials claim that at least 10 chemicals used in flame retardants endanger firefighters and do little to stop fires
The drone technology could help clear overgrown vegetation in rugged, hard-to-reach terrain
The high-definition cameras can be operated remotely to pan, tilt and zoom in the search for the first wisps of smoke in remote areas
The gear features enhanced mobility and evaporative cooling
SmartFOAM System, Shift Interlock Module, KP Pump Series and Dual Control Panels are featured at FDIC 2016
A major concern is the unpredictable sound quality of a digital system that could lead to accidents