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.
Inside the department’s plan to use AI to improve planning, documentation and daily operations
Birmingham City Council has approved a three-year, $170,000 agreement with Axon to lease cameras, with footage to be used for training and incident investigations
Speakers and sessions underscored how practical innovation, coordinated planning and early engagement between developers and responders are shaping safer, faster and more efficient emergency operations
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The Sterling Fire Department is using a program that allows residents and business owners to provide critical information to enhance pre-planning
Use a portable power station to quickly and quietly charge radios, smartphones and power lighting and other devices when other power sources are not available
Save on top brands in tactical gear, fitness equipment and tech essentials you trust on and off duty
An exercise in Staten Island showed how drones search for survivors in the aftermath of a coastal storm
Launching during Fire Prevention Week, users of the free service can upload details about occupants and hazards to assist Easton firefighters in emergencies.
T-Priority introduces reserved network capacity for first responders using “network slicing” technology
FireSat, a constellation of more than 50 satellites, will be able to detect wildfires as small as 16 by 16 feet
How AI and deployable communications are changing the field
The Iowa United First Aid program enlists volunteers who are on standby and equipped with basic first aid gear to help on EMS calls, such as heart attacks and lacerations
Ventura County firefighters used Oxnard police robots during a technical rescue operation
New technology inside Waterloo firehouses will reduce sleep disruption and improve response times
Limited-time promotion offers high-performance SIRAS drone at 28% discount to close 2024
Exploring the shift from reactive to preventative strategies in emergency services and the crucial role of technology and health initiatives
Find your accessory add-ons, from phone stands and holders to waterproof pouches and tracking devices
A drone equipped with a large speaker and boom microphone was created for first responders as a tool for safer two-way communication with large crowds
Jefferson County 911 is in the process of using artificial intelligence to improve 911 operations and help with dispatcher shortage
Focus on heat resistance, video quality, durability, ease of use, cost and special features
Smartphone health app users are more active, sleep better and eat healthier according to a new study
The potential impacts of wearable technology are becoming impossible to ignore
St. Paul’s new Rosenbauer fire engine comes with a lot of innovations and questions
Simulation training from the Chippewa Valley Technical College helps Eau Claire firefighters improve their EMS skills
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Preventing disruptive emergency communication outages
When you’re on an operation and you can only take what you can carry, what do you choose?
Age, capabilities, funding and outages are emblematic of problems facing the country’s emergency communications and response system
How technology, smart tools and a shift in mindset can make firefighting safer for a new generation
EMS union representative said dozens of retired first responders have not received their payments
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