Technology

The Firehouse.com Technology category is a collection of news, education, product listings and resources for fire/rescue technology, including communications equipment, drones, mobile and desktop data devices and software, virtual reality, and artificial intelligence products.
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fire department AI-generated emergency response disruptions
May 2, 2025
Mark Reddish tells why it's imperative for fire departments to prepare immediately for what surely will be an onslaught of misinformation, swatting attacks and false emergency...
New Jersey man charged with arson in massive Ocean County wildfire, officials say
April 24, 2025
Fire investigators used GPS to determine where the Ocean County fire started and linked it to the suspect.
FirstNet
FirstNet Expands Public Safety’s Dedicated Connectivity
April 21, 2025
FirstNet is designed for every first responder and the extended public safety community, including those in the most remote regions of the country.
Verizon
Rescue 42 is Verizon's latest 'Verizon Frontline Verified' Partner
April 18, 2025
Rescue 42 joins a growing list of vendors whose products meet the high standards required to attain the prestigious “Verizon Frontline Verified” designation.
SignalQ
SignalQ Launches Software-Based Gunshot Detection
April 17, 2025
SignalQ V1.0 integrates within existing software and commonly available devices, analyzing data at for reliable alerts to first responders.
2 people dead in overnight Norwich house fire: Officials
April 16, 2025
Norwich firefighters weren't dispatched immediately to the fire that killed a woman and her daughter last week,