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.
A comprehensive look at the evolution of aerial fire apparatus and its pivotal role in firefighting history and operations
Emergency response requires increased focus; this is a balancing act when approaching a scene with numerous factors in play
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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
It was another good year for the development of products that help make the job of firefighters safe, more effective and efficient
Echoboard provides command staff with real time data, communications, file sharing and analytics on a rugged touch-screen
These technological tools are designed to help responders communicate with one another at events, putting all providers and agencies on the same page
After a user has activated a ‘dummy switch’ they have a certain amount of time before police are automatically notified of their location
There were some incredibly innovative firefighting tools introduced this year and an equally incredible amount of work left to do on that front
It integrates physiological and location monitoring into a system that collects, transmits and displays user data in real time
Responders have been complaining for weeks that new dispatch technology isn’t working; this incident is one example of that
Buying a thermal imager with too many or too few bells and whistles is not a good use of department money; here’s how to get more TIC for your buck
Chief Ralph Terrazas said the new system to take effect in January and will be overseen by four deputy chiefs who will become the fire chiefs for those bureaus
There are a great number of challenges to building a system that will pinpoint a firefighter within a structure; here’s a look at what’s on the drawing board and on the market
In four years, 122 people had to be rushed to hospital after accidents caused by pedestrians using cellphones
Panoramic views of dark or tight spaces can be viewed instantly by a synced device
The R12 tablet debuted a new platform and ergonomic design that can transition from the field to the squad to the station with ease
PlateSmart LPR supports state jurisdiction recognition for all 50 U.S. states as well as plates worldwide
The Oncall body camera has the capability to transmit live video, audio, high quality snapshots, and GPS location in real time back to a command center
As pressure to be more transparent and accountable mounts, fire departments will need reliable data-reporting software
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