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 DeLand Fire Department is piloting vibrating wristbands, bed shakers and flashing lights to wake crews without blaring sirens
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
The Strategic Scan gauges fire chiefs’ AI use and comfort, outlining five action steps to pilot, train, policy-set and scale AI across fire and EMS
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
Gain reliable and explainable results safely using Raman, FTIR, and SERS
Brian Webster, CEO of Kestra Medical Technologies, brings significant healthcare expertise to Pulsara’s Board of Directors
The Microsoft/CrowdStrike failure exposed glaring vulnerabilities to our systems and now serves as a critical reminder to train on contingency plans
Dispatch centers across the country reported disruptions due to the Microsoft 365 outage, including having to write 911 calls on paper to share with first responders
CrowdStrike is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts
Officials recognized the need to rebuild the site’s infrastructure to handle increased traffic during wildfire season
Get inspired by first responders’ most-ordered Amazon products and take advantage of Prime Day deals
Cleveland legislators intend to spend $18M to replace hundreds of radios used by first responders
The Community Connect feature allows citizens to provide critical information to Newburyport firefighters
With Prepared’s technology, iPhone users can share live video during an Emergency SOS call; dispatchers can also share data with first responders while they’re en route
Leveraging emerging technology to enhance firefighter safety
Download this FireRescue1 thermal imaging cameras buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Download this FireRescue1 unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Download this FireRescue1 extrication tools buying guide to learn key steps for product selection, purchasing and implementation
Officials determined that a firewall, not a cyberattack, prevented 911 calls from going through
Understand vehicle construction to effectively and safely manage EV fires and crashes
DFR provides considerable promise for increased safety, reduced response times and improved de-escalation capabilities for public safety agencies
New satellite missions are based on a growing interest in spotting wildfires and relaying information to fire crews
Clackamas Fire District uses grant funding for training its firefighters and paramedics in various high-stress situations
Cameras using artificial intelligence can help agencies create smarter wildfire response plans
Partnership provides resources to collect aerial imagery of storm-damaged areas
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
