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.
First responders in all major markets now have access to dedicated 5G UW network capacity
Two recent NIOSH reports show how video tools can inform both learning assessments and post-incident investigations
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
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
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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
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