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.
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
T-Priority introduces reserved network capacity for first responders using “network slicing” technology
Some of the disaster warning gaps are technological while some are psychological
The fire district’s board voted 2-1 to approve the $95,000 project
Tablet computers fit neatly between a smartphone and laptop and are doing more now than ever; here’s how fire departments can get the most out of tablets
Here’s the newest and most interesting firefighter gear and technology from the annual conference
The new multi-layer lining provides more moisture protection from both external and internal sources
The new K45 improves firefighters vision in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
We have more information available at our fingertips than ever before
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The department is also looking at combining rescue robot technology with aerial technology in the future
The app will broadcast pictures from active fire scenes, car accidents causing traffic backups and more
Firefighters were told to stay in station unless a fire was reported during the outage that lasted from 1 to 7 p.m.
The new firmware will allow site roaming and single remote head configurations for mobile units
At more than 95 decibels, comparable with a jackhammer, the new pager can be heard above fireground noise
Same virus that attacked a nearby police department, which encrypted data and demanded a ransom to provide the decryption key
Assessing your intended use and what the market has to offer will give you the most bang for your tablet buck
Grants can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, new equipment purchase, debt reduction and training and certification of staff
What do you look for when you are shopping for a tablet?
Issues in the Yarnell Hill Fire included not being able to locate one another; FLASH can track fire locations and command units
The Collector app allows firefighters to view structures, types of terrain, map out fires and attack plans and add photos or videos
Portable radios have changed the fireground communication dynamic; knowing how and when to use them can be a lifesaver
Meditrac ID is carried by a patient in the form of a wallet card, wristband or shoe tag; with a simple scan, medical profiles can be viewed in less than 30 seconds
DHS has reinvented how it funds new fire service product research and development in a way that gets everyone on the same page at one time
SAFFiR can see through dense smoke, walk uneven floors, detect overheated equipment and carry a hose on its own
The pick up truck uses both compressed natural gas and gasoline; the fire chief expects to save 80 percent on gasoline
The K55 will allow firefighters to see even better in total darkness or in smoke-filled rooms
This wasn’t the first time that hackers have tried to crack the communication system; the cyber attack is under investigation
Fire officials notified transit authorities of the radio problems four days before the incident that left one dead and 80 injured
The biggest fire truck in the U.K. comes with a piercing nozzle, as does a newly supplied super-hose that allows crews to tackle a blaze outside a building
One study claims the radio should also be worn on a strap under your coat; do you agree?
Two iPads, one for each engine, will help firefighters map the scene, keep track of fire teams and monitor utilities during a fire