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.

Radios & Radio Accessories

Critical connections: The challenges and solutions in public safety communication

How emergency responders overcome communication challenges and secure reliable networks

March 20, 2025 11:28 AM

Fire trucks responding to a call for help

Apparatus

Innovations in fire apparatus design continue to make fire apparatus safer

A roundup of the many features at work to keep you safe

March 19, 2025 01:28 PM

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Battalion Chief Robert Avsec, EFO, MS

Apparatus

Inside Boulder County’s custom hazmat truck

The $1 million custom rig includes dedicated space for command and research functions

March 19, 2025 12:53 PM

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FireRescue1 Contributors

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

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FireRescue1 Staff

How to buy mobile data products

September 02, 2009 09:23 AM

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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

Cell phone-only homes make 911 call tracking challenging

May 18, 2009 05:10 AM

Radios & Radio Accessories

Philadelphia to get $34M emergency radio system upgrade

April 30, 2009 05:16 AM

Cooling vest inspired by racing technology showcased at FDIC

April 27, 2009 10:23 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 9 - Summary

April 23, 2009 06:58 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 8 - Radio spectrum licensing and the Federal Communications Commission

April 23, 2009 06:01 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 7 - Interoperability

April 23, 2009 05:29 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 6 - System design and implementation

April 22, 2009 11:24 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 5 - Trunked radio systems

April 22, 2009 10:34 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 4 - Portable radio selection and use

April 22, 2009 07:48 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 3 - Radios and radio systems

April 22, 2009 05:45 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 2 - Basic radio communication technology

April 21, 2009 11:32 AM

IAFF: Voice Radio Communications Guide for the Fire Service, Section 1 - Introduction

April 21, 2009 10:53 AM

New device tracks firefighters’ locations

April 17, 2009 06:00 AM

Next generation of SCBA set for ’09 release

April 03, 2009 06:41 AM

Fire Products

New tracking device aids search operations

April 01, 2009 04:49 AM

Dispatch Equipment

Chicago 911 calls ‘simply vanish’

March 27, 2009 04:53 AM

Features evolve in new thermal imaging camera

February 25, 2009 11:24 AM

New BMWs to predict crash injuries for first responders

January 09, 2009 06:37 AM

Fire suppressing ‘grenades’ battle flames

November 18, 2008 07:56 AM

Firefighting ''grenade’’ helps NJ firefighters knock down blaze

November 03, 2008 04:55 AM

Researchers work to improve responder communications technology

October 29, 2008 10:04 AM

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