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.
Learn the basics of artificial intelligence, plus how to use a chatbot at your department to streamline work
The FireRescue1 community speaks up about leadership, training, technology adoption, member advocacy and more
With a new state-funded drone, Salisbury firefighters are adding eyes in the sky to boost search-and-rescue missions, monitor brush fires, and assist with water rescues
The new National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS) will replace the legacy National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
Crash detection technology automatically alerts 911 when a severe car crash is detected, but it’s frequently leading to false reports
The mix-up sparked a debate on best practices for responding to 911 calls when the address is in question
The mobile companion to Zoll Data Systems’ cloud-based ePCR software was designed to improve data quality and advance patient care
XPRIZE Wildfire aims to spur innovation to better protect communities and ecosystems
The robotics team had been training downtown and responded about 15 minutes after the first distress call, said Commissioner Laura Kavanagh
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Without data, the extent of the problem is unknown
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Firefighters and FDNY’s robot dog located the sole victim’s remains in the rubble
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EMS providers transported several victims; FDNY firefighters searched the site with a robot dog and drones and used a tower ladder to remove a man from the roof
The panelists answer attendee questions related to NFPA 3000, PPE, grants, armed firefighters, RTFs, working with law enforcement, and more
Lexington 911 operators used a manual method during the computer-aided system failures, which caused delays
Amid a nationwide staffing shortage, learn how you can support the lifesaving role of public safety dispatchers – the FIRST first responders
eDispatches’ latest app feature adds a new dimension to the mapping of hydrant locations and other community POIs
Officers must take personal responsibility for member readiness and plan single-company and multi-company drills to hone their own command skills
The medical team uses a technology-enabled system to help La Crosse crewmembers tailor their workouts
Your fire department has invested in the power; now it’s time to show off responsible use of the new technology
How to use an ISP to navigate the implementation of your NFPA 1851 PPE program
Triage at major events can be slow, and tracking patients can be difficult – Pulsara’s new functionality is aimed at improving both experiences
Apps and online tools can ease the burden of administrative paperwork – and not knowing where to begin on new projects
Dominic Biscari has been on unpaid leave from the Kansas City Fire Department, which is seeking termination
A back-to-basics review of communication center types and facility equipment, plus must-have dispatcher skills
The new NFPA 1802 standard sets the bar higher – but Motorola was well-equipped to meet it
Crews added more than 2,000 wireless network antennas and additional improvements in and around State Farm Stadium and the Phoenix metro area
The International Association of Arson Investigators intends to use the data to better understand and characterize risks and exposures
A proposal would create a $2 million pilot program to mount cameras on mountaintops in high-risk areas
From chemical make-up to cell construction, not all lithium-ion batteries are the same
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