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.
The Baltimore Fire Department will use AI and geofencing to manage 911 calls during Artscape, easing pressure on citywide dispatch
The President’s Budget proposal takes a new, but not unexpected, approach to consolidating several wildland firefighting systems
Researchers are developing AI systems that analyze social media posts during emergencies to help responders act faster
The event seeks to establish a global fire service leadership network dedicated to supporting and strengthening the fire service around the world
Exploring the many ways AI to enhance our organizations
Artificial intelligence will require the fire service to make even more changes than the lithium-ion battery fire response crisis
Proponents claim autonomous trucks are safe and cannot be affected by driver distraction, fatigue and impairment
Reflecting on the impact of the company’s fire service impact, plus a look to the future
Avive has rapidly built an expansive and diverse customer base, delivering its FDA-approved, award-winning AED technology across all 50 states
Bill, based on concerns about hacking, faces opposition as Chinese-made drones are generally cheaper
More than 30,000 firefighters attended the annual training and education conference in Indianapolis
Three strategic experts bring a wealth of knowledge to customer success and sales divisions
The exhibit hall features thousands of products and services for fire departments and EMS agencies
New QXT Pro, NXT Pro and DXT thermal imagers for the fire service
First responders in Santa Fe County are currently using an unsecure, aging system with many dead spots
Researchers are experimenting with a “self-extinguishing” battery for electric vehicles, while one car manufacturer is exploring compressed hydrogen as a fuel source
Advancements in flight distances and speed, object identification and transport, logistics and autonomy are moving almost as fast as the industry itself
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Bryan Johnson’s biohacking protocol has gone viral – could this practice benefit your wellbeing?
The device features a 360-degree camera that uses artificial intelligence to detect people and objects within a defined range and warn drivers of a possible collision
How the future of firefighting will be impacted by artificial intelligence, electrification and 5G communications on fire and EMS
Communication on the fireground is made easier and safer with a personal public address system integrated into an incident command center
Divers from multiple agencies are using sonar and infrared technology in the search for survivors
Monitor’s interface is designed to display tiles containing both pre-set and real-time information
The Texas A&M Forest Service and Stanford University School of Medicine collected data from firefighters wearing an Apple Watch and air quality sensor
Fire Rescue Systems’ full-suite IMS provides a robust, user-friendly solution that enhances fire department operations
The new module streamlines processes, ensuring that assessments are performed fully and efficiently while capturing comprehensive, actionable data
The departments onboarded onto the National Emergency Response Information System are capturing critical details about various incident types
Launched in 2023, the Skydio X10 was specifically designed for first responders
The new National Emergency Response Information System is being developed to reduce data entry burdens on firefighters
A move to integrate transformative technologies like machine learning and Generative AI into ESO’s product suite
SAML also intends to close the acquisition of a U.S. headquartered manufacturer, distributor of firefighting vehicles, ambulances
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