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.
Wellness programs are expanding as dispatch centers race to adopt artificial intelligence, new tech tools and stronger retention models
San Bernardino County fire officials tested a lightweight, battery-powered aircraft that could speed up emergency response in remote areas at a lower cost than helicopters
After an EF-3 tornado struck St. Louis in May 2025, Missouri Task Force 1 deployed advanced drone technology to assist with search and rescue, assess damage, and support real-time decision-making
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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
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
Hit your fitness goals without breaking the bank
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
