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.
Seven departments participated in the largest drone training exercise in San Joaquin County to sharpen emergency response skills and strengthen interagency coordination across
From drones in the snow to AI analyzing emergency runs, this episode features insights on how tech can support – not overwhelm – first responders
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Dispatchers were attempting to use the city’s system to call in off-duty firefighters and mistakenly sent the call to all 70,000 residents
The funds will help 20 organizations adopt interoperable health IT tools and services
They launched a drone to track the spread of flames in order to concentrate water where it was needed
The flexibility of tablets enhances data collecting functions and is an effective way to keep track of information
While civilian-operated drones pose significant dangers for firefighting operations, the use of drones by the fire service holds many potential benefits
Capt. Gregg Favre said the report lays out what a model policy, or city, state or federal law could look like
It was the fourth time in the last month that a drone disrupted efforts to suppress a California wildfire
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The drones have thermal cameras to detect body heat and infrared cameras
Use of the devices has increased by 50 percent a patient’s one-year survival rate from cardiac arrest
They flew a drone with a haul line attached to the middle of the river, and an 18-year-old used it to pull a life jacket from the shore before being rescued
Valor seats have SCBA support straps, military-grade upholstery and improved seat belts and buckles
The department uses the cameras to teach new volunteers about what to do while on a call and also for promotion purposes
Vehicle extrication equipment is among the fastest-changing segment in firefighting equipment; here’s what to do to get the tools you need
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
How does your department use tablets? Sound off in the comment section below
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
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