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.

Massive 4-Alarm Building Fire, 180 Firefighters Battle Rooftop Blaze / Bronx 1

Ladders

Wind Hampers FDNY Firefighters' Efforts at Bronx Building Blaze

Susan Nicol

Jan. 16, 2025

The wind pushed the fire across the common cockloft, FDNY Chief of Operations Kevin Woods said.

Technology

RapidSOS Wins 2024 Product Leadership Award

Jan. 14, 2025

LODDS

NIOSH Releases Report on Fatal Clinton, IA, Silo Blast

Susan Nicol

Jan. 14, 2025

When the Middleton, MA, Fire Department (MFD) responded to a large brush fire in October 2024, the display of the Command feature of First Due’s software on a monitor in the operations command vehicle made managing MFD’s personnel and that of numerous neighboring departments, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and others far more expeditious than if the traditional whiteboard approach was utilized.

Incident Command

Incident Command: Implementing Tech for Firefighter Safety

Rich Dzierwa

Jan. 14, 2025

Drones

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

Jan. 13, 2025

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Immersing students in a simulation that imitates a real-life environment allows them to use visual cues to make fireground decisions and communicate orders.

Virtual Reality

Virtual Reality Training for the Fire Service

Mike Novak

Jan. 13, 2025

The EXO 8s will become part of Total Safety’s rental fleet, contracted by some of the world’s largest companies for critical monitoring and maintenance activities.

Atmospheric Monitoring

Blackline Safety Announces Shipping of EXO 8 Area Monitor, New $1.6 Million Deal with Total Safety

Blackline Safety

Jan. 9, 2025

Watch Duty App Provides Information on California Wildfires

Mobile Technology & Accessories

Watch Duty App Gains 600K Users in One Day for Updates on CA Wildfires

Jan. 9, 2025

Fleetio launched a host of new features, expanded strategic partnerships and accelerated its evolution from a niche SaaS point tool to a comprehensive business solution.

Technology

Fleetio Surpasses Milestone of 1 Million Vehicles

Fleetio

Jan. 8, 2025

WEROCK Technologies is updating the new operating system for its rugged Rocktab S508 and Rocktab S510 tablets to Android 14.

Computers & Accessories

WEROCK Updates Rugged Tablets to Android 14

Jan. 8, 2025

Webinar: Understanding ISO Creditable Firefighter Training

Feb. 5, 2025

ISO's Michael Morash will explain what constitutes creditable firefighter training for ISO ratings and what documentation is needed to receive proper credit.

Artificial Intelligence

AI Spots Wildfire, Notifies Orange County, CA, Firefighters

Jan. 6, 2025

This was the first fire that was located exclusively by AI, Orange County fire officials posted on Twitter.

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Artificial Intelligence

Enhancing EOCs with AI: A New Frontier in Emergency Management

Joseph Light

Jan. 3, 2025

Joseph Light reports on how data analysis, resource allocation, communications and training all benefit by including artificial intelligence algorithms.