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.
Exploring the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Mobile apps provide needed data to help fire departments prepare for a tornado
Analytics tool helps fire departments understand response times, staffing levels
Turbo-UV uses Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation for decontamination of hard surfaces such as those found in an ambulance
Public-safety IT managers need to focus on publish-and-subscribe models for interoperable, public-safety networks
Mutualink K12 allows real-time voice, video, data, and text communications between schools and first responders
Lt. Rom Duckworth and Chief Rob Wylie bring expert perspective to hot topics, frontline tactics and leadership lessons that firefighters and officers need to be safe and successful
The North Tonawanda (N.Y.) Fire Department installs a Plymovent Magnetic Grabber® Vehicle Exhaust Removal System to improve fire station air quality
Panasonic unveils a 1.2-pound tablet for public safety
Motorola adds new designs to suite of APX radios
The ordinance states that firefighters who continue to use helmet cams will lose their right to serve the township as firefighters
Wearable technologies show promise for firefighters and chief officers.
The Minitor VI is designed to survive the challenging conditions first responders face in the field every day
Unication has unveiled the G1 pager, a submersible voice pager
Verus has the ability to push software configuration changes and updates to the vehicle from the station
Crews had no idea where to go because their radios were incompatible
The easy setup and maintenance, interactivity, tight security and visual impact of this device will put an end to sleepy PowerPoint training sessions forever
From routine to unusual calls, tablet-based software has helped department manage its resources
The high-definition 3D laser scanner allows first responders to quickly, comprehensively and accurately capture the scene
In an explosion, it is critical to know how far pieces went and in what direction
The report criticizes LAFD leaders; proposes partnering with civilian ambulances and replacing 200 firefighter positions with civilians
55", 70", and (soon) 80" solutions feature interactive training across multiple locations in an easy-to-set-up, easy-to-use, all-in-one PC device
Firefighters are now relying on just their pagers to alert them to a call for help
After the site was scanned and the data analyzed, the scans revealed unexpected but useful information
The standard committee is focused on beefing up portable devices, including lapel mics, used in interior fire-attack situations
Here’s a list of the most outstanding innovations to hit the fire service this year and a short list of those I hope to see next year
EMS will see benefits with this program such as better information on scene and the ability to provide electronic patient records to hospitals while in transit
FireRescue1 talks with Chief Larry DiCamillo about how this revolutionary, easy-to-use solution streamlined his agency’s operations
Born from tragedy, a new mobile app aims to provide firefighters vital data in the field and allow them to make better decisions more quickly
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