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.
From hazard mapping to resource deployment, AI is changing the way agencies prepare for major incidents
From overworked volunteers to red tape-heavy agencies, fire department leaders face distinct hurdles in adopting AI
By digitally mapping building layouts and gathering key site details during on-site visits, Jacksonville Fire Department crews aim to boost response
This is the first known cardiac arrest save due to the smartphone application PulsePoint notification in the state of Maryland
The Scott Connect Monitor, AVIVA half mask respirator, Scott Sight and other portable gas monitors will also be on display
The Reveal FirePRO retails for $799; a live demo can be scheduled during FRI 2017
Notifications are sent to warn motorists that responders are coming in order to avoid an accident
Accountability, cooling and medical monitoring devices are important components of an effective firefighter rehab program
The IAFC stressed that they believe FirstNet will “enhance emergency response operations” in the fire industry “for years to come”
When alerted with the technology, responders would receive the phone’s location as well as livestream video or audio
Fire Chief Wayne Lucas said every time he tries to introduce technology, someone quits
The partnership aims to reinforce the use of a smartphone app to connect nearby CPR-trained citizens and off-duty responders with people in cardiac arrest
The Android phone was filmed restarting after an attempt to call for an emergency
The new technical specification on video fire detectors helps ensure more efficient and reliable equipment
Once completed in all states, it will be the first nationwide wireless broadband network dedicated to America’s first responders
The criminal complaint says the 54-year-old hampered firefighting efforts and recklessly endangered aircraft and fire crews in the air and on the ground
The temperature-monitoring device would alert parents by phone or text
The National Council on Public Safety UAS was created to ensure drone safety through education and training
The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office said deputies tracked down Gene Alan Carpenter, 54, after spotting a man flying the drone
Changing from an active to a passive system might solve the persistent issue of lack of accountability as a contributing cause to firefighter LODDs
Firefighters were unable to recover the drone or identify the operator
Authorities said the malfunctions in the system deprives responders of recent emergency information
Officials said the technology could help them track down missing hikers, gauge the risks in burning buildings and search confined spaces
The network will modernize communications with technologies that will help save lives
The text-to-911 service will aid people who are speech or hearing impaired or crime victims
After a decade of work to forge a public-private partnership, the dream of a dedicated public safety network is close to becoming a reality
Dedicated access to the network and robust coverage in hard-to-reach areas are among the benefits fire departments may see
A cybersecurity expert offers a soup-to-nuts IoT security guide for every organization, individual and device with confidential data to protect
The wildfire location data-sharing program will be expanded and enhanced in 2017
Responders will receive ballistic vests and helmets tested against special threats
Technology offers a way for fire departments to meet the evolving demand for and nature of pre-hospital care
An alert system would tell drivers that a passenger is in the backseat when the car is turned off
Neighbors said a woman ran from the building with her clothes on fire