We just opened the nomination period for the new Firehouse Innovation Awards, which aims to highlight this year's fire/rescue products. Nominations can be submitted by manufacturers here.

Among the tech-focused programs at the Station Design Conference next month is the keynote, "Next Generation Public Safety Facilities," and sessions including "State of the Art Station Security and Technology" and "Preparing for the EV-Era: Infrastructure and Design Requirements for Electric Fire Engines and Fleet Vehicles." Register for the conference, being held in Glendale, AZ, May 20-22.