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.
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Cleveland is exploring the use of drones to quickly assess scenes, aiming to boost safety for firefighters, EMTs and paramedics by providing live video before crews arrive
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
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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
They said the new dispatch system does not send the appropriate fire department or piece of fire equipment to emergency calls
The new database will tell firefighters what they need to know within the first two minutes on scene
A police officer and the woman’s family used an iPad to pinpoint where her iPhone was located
Proceeds from sales will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation
A prosthetic brace allowed him to avoid amputation and he now has full function of his foot
Prevenative technology has decreased fire-based emergencies, changing the role of some firefighters
Stay up to speed on the latest mobile technology to help you do your job
First Response presents an ePCR platform with a configurable user interface
The Wildland MPT allows a fire department to configure components, systems or functionality across a number of firefighting scenarios
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