Updates from the fire service industry include UL Research Institutes and APS's integration for expanded training access, H2M architects + engineers' involvement in the redesign of Eisenhower Park's Sept. 11 memorial redesign and FireDome's improvement on autonomous wildfire defense.

Below is a roundup of recent news headlines:

UL Research Institutes, APS Integration to Expand Training Access

• APS has expanded access to Fire Safety Academy courses through a new integration with ULRI's Fire Safety Research Institute.

H2M architects + engineers Redesign Eisenhower Park Sept. 11 Memorial

• H2M architects + engineers participated in the rededication of a new 9/11 Memorial in Eisenhower Park, a landmark H2M helped redesign.

LiveU, AirWise Partner to Provide End-to-End Solution for Public Safety Situational Awareness

• LiveU and Airwise have partnered to deliver a unified drone operation platform that combines resilient video streaming, fleet management and airspace compliance.

FireDome Bolsters Autonomous Wildfire Defense with U.S. Operations

• FireDome has initiated its U.S. operations by establishing a demonstration site that enables real-world testing of its autonomous wildfire defense system.

Tablet Command, Skydio Integration Allows Live Aircraft Location and Video During Emergency Incidents

• Skydio and Tablet Command have partnered to integrate drone situational awareness into incident command workflows.

Phenix Technology Earns Finalist Nod for 'Coolest Thing Made in California'

• Phenix Technology's First Due helmet has been named a finalist in the CMTA's 'Coolest Thing Made in California' competition.

Tersus Solutions Appoints Chris Chambers as General Manager of Fire and PPE Cleaning Services

• Chris Chambers has been named the general manager of fire and PPE cleaning services for Tersus Solutions, bringing 16 years of industry experience.

Fire-Dex Unveils TerraCross Multifunctional Boot

• The TerraCross Multifunctional Boot by Fire-Dex offers firefighters a versatile, durable and comfortable footwear option suitable for rescue, EMS and wilderness environments.

Emergent Appoints New Chief Medical Officer

• Emergent named Dr. Daniel C. Fitzpatrick as its new chief medical officer.

RapidSOS, Siento Gives First Responders Access to Peer Support

• RapidSOS and Siento have partnered to embed an anonymous mental health support button within RapidSOS Unite and IamResponding.

Blackline Safety's G8 Earns 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award

• Blackline Safety's G8 wearable won a 2026 Firehouse Innovation Award, recognized for enhancing firefighter safety with real-time gas detection and communication.

Panasonic Connect Releases Two Fully Rugged 2-in-1 Mobile Computers

• Panasonic's TOUGHBOOK 34 and G3 are fully rugged, AI-ready mobile computers that are designed for emergency responders.

Blackline Safety Names New Chief Executive Officer

• Jon Baldwin has been named CEO of Blackline Safety, succeeding Cody Slater who remains as chief architect and Board Chair.