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.
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
A roundup of the many features at work to keep you safe
The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions
The federal government lays out specific training and use requirements for drones, but these are hurdles fire departments can easily clear
The department downloaded the sign-language app on its iPads to communicate with people who are deaf or hard of hearing
Officials called the city’s older database a clumsy, incomplete repository of city properties
The gear, which cost the city $88,000, is now distributed throughout all of the department’s emergency vehicles
Download this free infographic to learn the results from a recent FireRescue1 survey that exposes interoperability myths
The high-speed network aims to equip firefighters, EMS and police with a single network that allows real-time communication during crises
Learn about the results from a recent FireRescue1 survey, which debunked industry misconceptions about interoperability usage among firefighters
The report found that drones rescued at least 59 people from life-threatening danger
They used the drone to determine the condition of the building’s roof as they contained the blaze
The new world of device connectivity present some unique opportunities and challenges for the fire service
Here’s my list of the outside world’s best breakthroughs that have the most potential to change the fire service
Many private sector businesses are taking complex data and distilling it into an accurate predictor of future needs; it’s something the fire service may embrace
Not every meaningful change has to be built from scratch; here’s what experts see as the best adaptable ideas for the fire service
As driverless or driver-aided technology cuts deeper paths into consumer vehicles, three industry experts discuss if and how that technology can be used in fire and EMS
DARPA has long chased moon-shot technology goals for the military; some of what it’s working on now could find its way into firefighting
Here’s an overview on how the iPhone changed the course for fire and EMS departments
Students have helped firefighters find blazes in remote areas and aided law enforcement officials with water rescues
How a da Vinci house party and a mug of beer inspired firefighting technology
StrongArm helps responders to properly arm themselves in tactical rescue or rapid intervention
The ransomware in this case, known as ODIN, is spread when a user clicks on an email link that takes the user to a webpage where the virus is downloaded
Unlike the costlier alternative of a helicopter, the drones can be deployed in seconds for a search and rescue mission
FirstNet was set up to alleviate responder communication problems revealed by 9/11; here’s a look at where that program is 15 years on
The project demonstrates a potentially safe and cost-effective disposal method for more than 619,000 gallons of the foam
NASA began its review of the fire shelter design and new materials technology in 2014, with the goal of producing an improved shelter by 2018
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
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