Technology

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BEACON: Redefining emergency alerts for a digital world

How AI-driven platforms are revolutionizing public safety messaging and disaster preparedness

February 26, 2025 12:48 PM

Rachel Engel

Electric Vehicles & Fire Apparatus

Wis. FD’s electric fire engine responds to first structure fire

Madison’s new Engine 8 was first on the scene of an apartment fire

February 25, 2025 09:21 AM

Bill Carey

Fire Department Management

Quick Take: Tackling key questions about NERIS rollout and onboarding

A webinar hosted by UL’s FSRI, the DHS and the USFA included a live Q&A session addressing a host of NERIS-focused questions from firefighters

February 21, 2025 02:18 PM

Rachel Engel

Christie® at the Heart of Vancouver’s Emergency Operations Centre

February 17, 2010 10:28 AM

Wireless PASS systems being tested by NIST

Electronic safety devices can transmit two-way, tracking signals

January 22, 2010 09:06 AM

Calif. quake warning system nearing reality

The system could warn Bay Area residents as much as a minute before a distant quake reaches them

January 20, 2010 04:30 AM

Intergraph to install new CAD system in Columbus

Major upgrades for Midwest metropolis’ safety network

January 14, 2010 11:57 AM

Calif. mobile center bridges wildfire communication gaps

January 08, 2010 04:23 AM

Calif. fire department gets new CPR equipment

December 10, 2009 02:29 AM

Hot New Products at EMS EXPO

December 08, 2009 10:07 AM

Fire Products

Worcester community helped firefighters recover

December 03, 2009 04:33 AM

Fire Products

Technology, training make Worcester firefighters safer

December 02, 2009 04:10 AM

Mass. firefighters adopt life-saving technology

December 02, 2009 12:30 AM

Technology eyed to find trapped firefighters

November 30, 2009 03:51 AM

Fire Products

Ky. firefighters use cell phone GPS to rescue hikers

November 17, 2009 03:34 AM

NFPA launches new Web pages to streamline access to technical document information

November 16, 2009 09:59 AM

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Announces $13.4 Million in Community Connect Broadband Grants

November 13, 2009 11:35 AM

Wis. firefighters work through GPS tracking problems

November 12, 2009 09:12 AM

Md. firefighters’ new cellular device simplifies communications

November 02, 2009 04:11 AM

Search and Rescue

NH responders use ‘LoJack for people’ for searches

October 27, 2009 12:41 PM

Search and Rescue

Responders fear misuse of ‘Yuppie 911' GPS beacons

October 26, 2009 04:48 AM

FDNY Receives $25,000 Grant For Training, Technology and Exercise Equipment

October 15, 2009 11:56 AM

Search and Rescue

Radio imaging technology has advantages over infrared

October 13, 2009 05:35 AM

How to buy data management products

October 02, 2009 10:40 AM

FireRescue1 Staff

Social Media and Technology Breakthroughs for H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Communications

September 21, 2009 11:04 AM

How to buy fire helmet lights

September 08, 2009 10:49 AM

FireRescue1 Staff

How to buy mobile data products

September 02, 2009 09:23 AM

FireRescue1 Staff

Software

New software aims to replace command boards

September 01, 2009 01:06 PM

Mobile Data

Panasonic showcases new Toughbooks for health market at FRI

September 01, 2009 09:22 AM

Delayed repairs, upgrades frustrate La. firefighters

August 19, 2009 05:22 AM

Fla. department gets latest thermal imaging technology

June 17, 2009 05:13 AM

Fire Products

Elaborate GPS plans stall, frustrate Va. firefighters

June 15, 2009 05:34 AM

Ill. fire chiefs sound alarm on equipment funding

June 10, 2009 05:47 AM

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.