Firehouse Tech & Comm eNL - Jun 2nd, 2023
 
 
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June 2, 2023

At Firehouse Expo 2023, Christopher Yoch presents "Flying into a New Era: Building a Drone Program and Utilization in the Fire Service." This program demonstrates and outlines key factors associated with building a drone program within a fire department, along with necessary training and equipment. Yoch will also explain how drones may be utilized in a variety of capacities to assist incident commanders, other emergency agencies and beyond.

Firehouse Expo will be held Sept. 25-29, 2023, in Columbus, OH. Register now!

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FEATURES
Justin Rodino informs incident commanders that they needn't rely only on the tried-and-true tools of the 2000s.
Eloy Vega explains how leveraging these two technologies can enhance firefighters’ ability to respond quickly.
Don Abbott offers 16 phrases that should alert the Incident Commander of a possible mayday event.
Barry Furey details how new technology aids in pinpointing the exact location of an emergency.
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
The U.S. Fire Administration and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security are working to build the program.
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"..The turnover rate is high, pay is low...members of this unit are exhausted from forced overtime and lack of days off," a consultant said of the Hialeah center.