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    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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    5 Things to Know Before Starting a Fire Department Drone Program
    Jason Moore
    June 28, 2025
    Jason Moore looks at five key factors fire departments must consider before purchasing a drone or UAS to create a response program.
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    Fire Apparatus Technology
    Jason Moore
    June 6, 2025
    Jason Moore looks at technology that is impacting fire apparatus design, including next-generation connectivity, telematics and traffic pre-emption.
    fire department 9-1-1 dispatch call-taker technology Jason Moore
    Jason Moore
    June 6, 2025
    Jason Moore learned how technological innovation at a South Carolina 9-1-1 dispatch center eases the burden on call-takers, accelerates response to citizens in need and improves...
    Southern Marin Firefighters Protected on Roadways by Technology
    June 5, 2025
    Southern Marin and Tiburon firefighters are using Safety Cloud technology to alert drivers of their approach during emergencies, enhancing safety for both responders and the community...
    Linked Austim Safety Project
    June 5, 2025
    The program allows Wallingford residents to register in the town's Special Needs Alert System, providing crucial information to firefighters to assist individuals with autism....
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    Michael Daley
    June 4, 2025
    Michael Daley exams four NIOSH Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation Reports to illustrate the fact that the five most common causal factors in LODDs occur repeatedly and in multiples...