Firehouse Tech & Comm eNL - Oct 6th, 2023
 
 
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October 6, 2023

Firehouse and the Fire Department Safety Officers Association (FDSOA) are accepting nominations for the 20th anniversary Emergency Vehicle Technician of the Year Award. Find the entry form and read the details here. The deadline for entries is Nov. 9, 2023.

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FEATURES
Justin Bailey explains the six keys to establishing a mutual aid/automatic aid agreement.
Barry Furey details how new technology aids in pinpointing the exact location of an emergency.
Michael Leo describes the evolution of FDNY’s drone program and offers a look at the future.
Justin Rodino informs incident commanders that they needn't rely only on the tried-and-true tools of the 2000s.
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
The inmate was spotted early Wednesday but officers waited until daylight and sent a dog to apprehend him.
Scottsdale Fire is testing a ‘fire blanket’ that is made of graphite and a silicon polymer to help isolate the flames and reduce oxygen to the fire.
Members of the heavy rescue squad used hand tools and hydraulic spreaders to lift the vehicle and pull her out.