Technology

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Barry Furey explains why the smallest radio feature--the emergency button--makes the biggest impact.
April 1, 2018
Photos by Glen E. Ellman
On-board tracking and telematics technology for fire apparatus are vital tools for analyzing operations in terms of improving response times.
Aug. 12, 2025
Jake Pelk joined Tablet Command as Vice President of Sales & Customer Success.
Aug. 11, 2025
Fire Knocks Out 9-1-1 Service in Redondo Beach FL
Aug. 11, 2025
908 Devices
The VipIR is handheld FTIR and Raman device with Smart Spectral Processing.
Aug. 8, 2025
New software helping Spring Hill Fire Department
Aug. 7, 2025
Images courtesy of Andrew Bozzo
The drawing and the command board here demonstrate a simple set up of divisions and groups. When assigning divisions to a wildland urban interface fire, the author makes sure that division supervisors know their title, objectives, resources that are assigned and the communications plan, aka TORC.
Aug. 7, 2025
Versaterm acquired DroneSense, enabling public safety agencies to leverage drone technology for operations and Drone as First Responder.
Aug. 6, 2025
Photos by Curt Isakson
Fire officers/fireground commanders must recognize that their tactical options are constrained when they are limited to low staffing and a restricted amount of tools and equipment. For example, an engine company that’s staffed with three firefighters might dictate that the driver operate a top-mounted deck gun that has a gate valve installed on it as part of an exterior/defensive attack, including to protect exposures.
Aug. 6, 2025

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