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.
Demystifying NERIS requirements with practical, hands-on examples
Follow along as the Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL), and first responders from across the country put some robots through the paces to gauge whether the commercially available systems meet responders’ demanding operational need
The Colorado department developed a flexible, town-wide policy to manage risk, protect sensitive information and guide responsible use
Discover the innovative features and advantages of Dell devices in this informative Q&A article
The MagneGrip PRO nozzle reduces diesel exhaust and diesel particulate matter, helping keep your members healthy at the station
Captium collects vehicle health and critical component data and provides insight to keep your department operationally ready
How high-tech tools impact incident organization, safety, decision-making and data collection
Master the operating pressures, flow rates and features associated with each nozzle type
Cameras used by the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority will rely on AI to spot wildfires
How to address real-world scenarios
It adds those key functions to a device firefighters already carry and protect
Artificial intelligence is being tested to see how it can answer non-emergency calls, reducing dispatchers’ workload
Sterling firefighters completed FAA training to become certified pilots of the fire department’s new drone
U.S. Fire Administrator Dr. Lori Moore-Merrell presided over the event that focused on current problems in the fire service
Government officials hear testimonies about challenges involving recruitment, cancer, mental health, EVs, climate change and beyond
Emporia firefighters will begin training on new extrication tools and additional forcible entry props thanks to capital improvement funding
The FDNY and the NYPD are reviewing drones that can drop flotation devices, electromagnetic shark deterrents
New insights and solutions
The Connected Firefighter Platform helps keep teams safe, accountable and able to make data-driven decisions on the fireground
How to shift fire department mindset to embrace innovation without losing tradition
The Bloomington City Council’s agreement with Stryker will outfit FD vehicles with the latest technology
The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire will be using the MSA G1, newly redesigned for comfort and ergonomics
National fire service leaders and research experts will discuss critical issues facing the fire service
Here’s what your peers place as a priority
The next edition of NFPA 1851 may give detergent or cleaning agent suppliers a means to legitimately claim compliance with the standard
It’s time for the fire service to get a seat at the table of technological advancements that will impact our service delivery
Officials have now been able to link remains to 1,649 World Trade Center victims
Whether on-scene or at the station, crews can access more data, easier
More than 300 vendors made their way to the Kansas City Convention Center to showcase the latest and greatest fire service products
Colorado Springs firefighters now have a 24-hour drone service to assist with fireground operations and search and rescue
One of the two helicopters that crashed during a wildfire in Cabazon lacked a collision avoidance system
If your department is struggling to replace its radios, a fire grant can help
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