Technology

Technology

‘Do the next right thing right’: Kevin Sofen talks tech fundamentals

The IAFC’s technology advisor encourages fire service leaders to apply this simple mantra to embracing new tools

January 16, 2025 11:03 AM

Technology

Tesla sends Cybertrucks to L.A. to provide Starlink internet to impacted communities

The trucks will serve as battery banks to provide backup power and Wi-Fi through Starlink connectivity, aiding residents impacted by outages caused by the Eaton Fire

January 14, 2025 03:20 PM

Joanna Putman

Drones

Inside the launch of Laramie County Fire Authority’s drone program

Simple steps to get your own program off the ground

January 10, 2025 10:05 AM

Firefighter Elevators on the Rise

February 14, 2007 07:21 AM

Flying cars in development for urban rescues

February 01, 2007 07:25 AM

Maine high school team builds a helper for firefighters

January 24, 2007 12:06 PM

Wireless-network grant aids Fire Department in Iowa

January 13, 2007 07:44 AM

Robot plane holds promise for fighting wildfires

December 06, 2006 09:16 AM

Pittsburgh goes on public safety gear spending spree

November 27, 2006 07:23 AM

High-tech gear gives first responders an edge

October 23, 2006 07:44 AM

Aerial mapping system aids Tenn. 911 dispatch center

October 17, 2006 08:38 AM

FDNY center monitors city on the big screen

September 26, 2006 07:16 AM

Monitoring vital signs goes space-age

August 09, 2006 08:09 AM

EDITORIAL: We have the technology for a more efficient emergency broadcast system

August 07, 2006 06:49 AM

Conn. Fire Department Uses ArcGIS to Optimize Incident Response

July 06, 2006 11:29 AM

OPINION: Helping first responders; Create a nationwide public-safety network

June 06, 2006 06:59 AM

Firefighters prepare high-tech arsenal for a scorching summer of wildfires

June 05, 2006 06:50 AM

Five years after Sept. 11, radio repeaters still rare in NYC skyscrapers

June 01, 2006 08:39 AM

EDITORIAL: Registry alerts rescuers to patients’ special needs

May 30, 2006 07:14 AM

Aerial-imaging becoming indispensable tool for public safety

May 08, 2006 12:49 PM

Dispatchers doubt 911 software’s safety

May 08, 2006 07:14 AM

New York City To Install GPS Systems In All Fire And EMS Vehicles

April 26, 2006 08:15 AM

Instant wireless networks developed for emergencies

April 18, 2006 06:15 AM

USGN and United Technologies Provide Update on All-Clear™ Progress

April 04, 2006 11:41 AM

New approval on transmitter aimed at saving firefighters from heart attacks

March 27, 2006 05:36 AM

3rd International Fire Ecology & Management Congress Nov. 13-17

March 15, 2006 10:57 AM

Pa. county’s new 911 system able to alert public

January 18, 2006 12:33 PM

Masimo® Debuts Rad-57™, the World’s First Monitor Capable of Noninvasively Measuring Carbon Monoxide Levels

January 10, 2006 11:38 AM

New technology will let Washington County, Wis., pinpoint callers’ location

December 07, 2005 11:03 AM

IAFC and Microsoft Collaborate To Enable the “21st Century Fire Department”

December 06, 2005 06:27 AM

Ox-Gen to sell safer oxygen systems

December 02, 2005 05:18 AM

Interoperability Emergency Standards Successfully Demonstrated

December 01, 2005 06:20 AM

Fire poles survive thanks to land values, tradition, efficiency

September 20, 2005 11:27 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.