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    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.
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    Drones

    Former Central Square, NY, Fire Chief Charged with Forging Drone License

    Jan. 13, 2025
    The ex-Caughdenoy fire chief is accused of giving officers a fake FAA drone certificate.
    Qwake Technologies
    C-Thru from Qwake Technologies for Firefighters
    Technology

    5 in 2025: Fire Service Technolgy Trends

    Jason Moore
    Jan. 3, 2025
    Jason Moore looks at five technologies that will be help firefighters carry out their duties—on and off the fireground—in 2025.
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    Operations & Training

    This Month in Fire History — January 2025

    Steven Shaw
    Jan. 1, 2025
    January is often cited as a cold, cruel month and nowhere is that seen more than the fire service
    Chitose Suzuki/The Dallas Morning News/TNS
    Dallas 9-1-1 Dispatcher Owen Larsen knew immediately that something wasn't right when he heard a gurgle over the radio.
    Technology

    Gurgle Alerted 9-1-1 Dispatcher to Mortally Wounded Dallas Police Officer

    Dec. 27, 2024
    Dispatcher Owen Larsen used new technology to locate the officer and send others after he heard only a gurgle.
    Chris Sleigher
    Thick, black smoke typically indicates a high-energy fire that’s burning synthetic materials, such as plastics, that commonly are found in big box stores.
    Operations & Training

    Pre-Incident Planning for Big Box Fires for Small Fire Departments

    Kristopher Blume
    Dec. 24, 2024
    Big box stores bring numerous economic benefits to small towns but also introduce significant firefighting challenges. Kristopher Blume says by addressing these challenges proactively...
    San Bernardino County Fire
    Units arrived within minutes to find heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two-story apartment building.
    Operations & Training

    Two Injured in San Bernardino, CA, Apartment Fire

    Dec. 23, 2024
    San Bernardino County Fire units arrived within minutes to find heavy fire showing from the first floor of a two-story apartment building.