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.
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Bolted construction may have had a bad rap in years past, but precision technology has made it a viable way to build fire trucks
Designed to minimize and maximize the sun’s impact, this new fire station runs nearly off-grid
Chief Ralph Terrazas wants to cut response times, improve technology, and bring reform to the department
Tankers trying to make drops to protect firefighters or homes might have to turn away if a drone is in the area
Current technology and operational procedures must be enhanced in order to ensure messages are received and can be responded to
The free app includes an online database of drugs with the ability to search, personalize information, and check how drugs taken at the same time will interact
The person was trying to get video of the blaze and when authorities said it posed danger to firefighting planes
Town officials are considering relocating the siren by the town hall
Windows 8.1 Pro Update and a battery life of up to 15 hours enhances productivity of mobile professionals
Wearable technology tracks fitness and helps keep wearer safe while exercising
The Google-affiliated wearable app sends an alert when it’s time to take scheduled doses, and works with electronic medical record systems
One or two cameras can be mounted on gun barrels, rod grips, and bow components
The user can call emergency services from their home screen at the press of a button to contact police, fire and EMS
Not all station wear is created equal; here’s what NFPA certification means and how it evolved
Streamlining 911 dispatch equipment helps dispatchers manage their increasing and more complex workload
The technology allows doctors to examine patients remotely
The Lifeband Touch is a slim activity tracker that’s compatible with certain heart rate monitors and smart phones to keep track of daily activities
Parks can grant permits for drone flights for other purposes like research, search and rescue and firefighting
Mobile applications supporting police, fire, and medical response units have transitioned from simple text and voice to rich multimedia applications
The study also explores the possibilities like residents sending pictures to dispatchers and vests that would detect heart problems
Despite its easy connectivity to reams of vital emergency-scene information, Google Glass has large hurdles to clear
“If you lived as close to the fire department as we do and hear the siren going off at all hours of the day and night, you would want a better system also,” one resident said
New structure glove makes fingers more nimble
New interface has the advantage of tight integration for record access and reporting capabilities
Best of all, the apps in this list are all free and only a few require a user account for access
Both radio and system can seamlessly integrate with computers already present
New tablet is designed for harsh environments
As new technologies emerge, so do new possibilities; with the advent of mobility, the cloud, and security, we can harness modern tools to increase public safety
Most 911 systems can only accept texts from Verizon cell phone subscribers at this time, raising concerns that people with other carriers will send a text that can’t be processed
Firefighters aren’t being the first notified about fires in their area; officials say dispatchers should receive training to make determine which department to call
