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.
Plainville Fire Department/Facebook
Plainville Fire Department Drone
Drones

Drone Finds Elderly Plainville, MA, Man in 17 Minutes

March 14, 2025
The victim was treated by Plainville firefighter/paramedics and transported for a check-up.
Fleetio
Fleetio Expands Geotab Integration
Technology

Fleetio Expands Geotab Integration with Shop Network Add-In to Improve Maintenance Management

March 4, 2025
Upgraded functionality enables fleet managers to locate nearby Maintenance Shop Network vendors directly within MyGeotab.
National Volunteer Fire Council
State FarmĀ® and National Volunteer Fire Council Team Up to Donate 500 Laptops to Fire Departments
Fire Apparatus Telematics Survey
Apparatus

Quick Poll: Key Needs for Fire Vehicle Fleet Telematics Systems

Feb. 25, 2025
We're seeking to learn more about your fire department's needs when it comes telematics for fire and emergency vehicles.
New drone for Jackson, Michigan Fire Department will help with emergency responses
Drones

Jackson, MI, Fire Department Unveils New Drone

Feb. 25, 2025
The new tool will aid its firefighters in combating fires, investigating their aftermath and search and rescue operations.
L.A. County had a new emergency alert system. Did that hurt west Altadena?
CAD/Dispatch Systems

Did L.A. County's New Emergency Alert System Hurt Response?

Feb. 24, 2025
It is unclear whether officials failed to order alerts for west Altadena, or whether glitches in Genasys or officials' unfamiliarity with the new system could have played a role...