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.
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
What if you could detect airborne chemical threats without ever setting foot in the hot zone?
There’s an art to knowing when it’s time to hang up your helmet
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
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
