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.
How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks
A roundup of the many features at work to keep you safe
The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions
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
Officials said the program can predict fire growth and behavior of wildfires
A group from Oklahoma State University demonstrated the use of a drone for a rescue simulation
New technology makes it easy to assign overtime through text and email
Real-time information on the location of crews and the location of the fire could have prevented the death of 19 firefighters
New technology shown at an invitation-only display during APCO 2013 indicates that Motorola is not content to sit around and wait for the future to get here
New Orleans is the test bed for Motorola’s PremierOne CAD Call Control Client product
Immediately upon their arrival, they were experiencing radio problems; they were not receiving and not able to transmit messages to other emergency responders
Ambient temperature will change the speed and direction of sound, preventing firefighters from hearing some PASS alarms in burning structures
After turning to social media and word of mouth, the department now has all the recruits needed to serve the community even better than before
The app allows fire and EMS volunteers to record on a website, via smartphone, whether they are available
At times, emergency crews are able to hear dispatchers on their radios, but cannot communicate back to them
Focuses on mutual safety of firefighters and civilians, situational accuracy, and evidence collection
The move to reconsider the restrictions came the day after Chief Joanne Hayes-White had issued an edict against helmet-mounted cameras, citing victims’ and firefighters’ privacy concerns
The FEMA grants allow the fire departments to outfit their crews with safer equipment without dipping into their already-tight budgets or burdening taxpayers with covering the price
It will help create a new standard for response which may help public safety agencies to advance even further towards their goals of protecting life and property
