St. Joseph (MO) FD Receives Grant Funding for Gas Monitors, Inspection Software
The department received $79,000 from the Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program which includes the purchase of 14 gas monitors.
Fire Technology & Industry Innovation
Firefighting technology is constantly evolving and you will find information on firefighting robots, as well as search and rescue robots here. Personnel accountability systems and software are also here as well as firefighter locating technology.
The Latest
Milwaukee (WI) FD Tests New Technology That Tracks Firefighters at Structure Fires
The system provides real-time location tracking for firefighters, enhancing safety, and operational efficiency.
BRINC to Showcase Fully Integrated 911 Response Drone Solution at IACP Conference in Boston
See a live demo of BRINC’s end-to-end Drone as First Responder (DFR) solution in person at IACP in Boston.
Milwaukee (WI) FD Implements Innovative Technology to Enhance Firefighter Safety
The deployment of Ascent’s technology will equip Milwaukee Incident Command with real-time location tracking and on-scene accountability.
Video Highlights
Hyundai Motor to Develop Firefighting Robot for Parking Lot EV Fires
The firefighting robot will be equipped with a 65-mm water cannon, a thermal imaging camera, and a spray device.
A Zamboni for Wildfire Prevention? ‘Mobile Burn Chamber’ Could Change the Game
The tank-like machine can start — and extinguish — fire and mitigate smoke under a prescribed setting in almost all conditions.
More Fire Technology & Industry Innovation
Future of Firefighting: Robot Dogs Step Up in Emergencies
Robot dogs, equipped with numerous sensors and cameras, are now proving their worth in fire rescue and emergency scenarios.
Scotland (CT) FD to Show Off Recently Upgraded Station
The fire station was recently upgraded through grants from Lowe’s Hometowns, an initiative from the home improvement retailer.
Enhancing First Responder Safety and Efficiency with Cloud-Based Technology
Implementing cloud-based technology is not just a modern convenience; it is a critical advancement that can save lives.
Easton (PA) FD Launches Tool for Faster Emergency Response
The portal can include emergency contact information, relevant fire alarm system components and their locations, and more.
So You Have Data, Now What?
October 24, 2024 | 1 ET
The goal of this Webcast presented by Tom Arkins, MSHI,EMT-P, Chief of Informatics- Indianapolis EMS, is to gain more knowledge about your own data.
The goal of this Webcast presented by Tom Arkins, MSHI,EMT-P, Chief of Informatics- Indianapolis EMS, is to gain more knowledge about your own data.
Could Promising Fire Suppression System Be a Game-Changer?
The SKHI-EX system drops 50,000 cubic feet of foam per minute for up to 14 minutes and, in one pass, can put in more than 8,000 feet of fire line.
Editor’s Opinion | Technology: It’s the Why
I was part of a discussion a year ago about why it seems firefighters are slow to accept new technologies.
How AI and Satellite Imaging Are Helping Detect Wildfires in CO Before They Grow
A new artificial intelligence program will help identify wildfires as small as an acre by scanning images taken by weather satellites.