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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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The thermal imaging expert details how TICs can help firefighters be ‘intelligently aggressive’
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Veteran firefighter creates customizable incident management software
IAFF and DHS select MSA to work on next generation of SCBA
Worcester Polytechnic Institute engineers and graduate students are developing a device that will give firefighters a 20- to 30-second warning
WTX-4100 Tactical Microphone and PRYMEBLU newest products from innovation company
Broadband is coming, but experts disagree on when and how
Radio manufacturer rolls out new radios and plans for digital radios
Emergency data integration system looks to streamline fire and EMS data
With dashboard computers, sophisticated radios, navigation systems and cellphones, there are more distractions than ever for responders
Several Salt Lake County fire departments will soon have Bluetooth technology that allows EMTs to transmit EKG data directly to hospitals
Electronic safety devices can transmit two-way, tracking signals
The system could warn Bay Area residents as much as a minute before a distant quake reaches them
Major upgrades for Midwest metropolis’ safety network