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US Navy, Virginia Tech Create Robotic Firefighter

Dec. 2, 2016

The Office of Naval Research teamed with Virginia Tech to build the World's first bi-pedal fire fighting robot.

The Office of Naval Research teamed with Virginia Tech to build the World's first bi-pedal fire fighting robot.

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Battalion Chief T.J. Axson was on the first-due engine to the 2007 fire, and highlighted the department's progress since the tragic blaze.

FireFusion 2024: Operations, Technology Changes Since Sofa Super Store Tragedy Highlighted

Nov. 14, 2024

Dan Curia, who took over as fire chief in Charleston nearly 10 years after the Sofa Super Store fire, shared what has happened in his department since the tragic fire.

FireFusion 2024: Technology Drives Collaboration in Charleston-Area Fire Service

Nov. 14, 2024

Designed as a strategic playbook, the whitepaper aims to help teams assess and react to the rising threat of radiation exposure to better protect workers, the public and the environment.

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Blackline Safety Unveils Whitepaper on Navigating Radiation Risks for Fire-Hazmat, Safety Workers

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Freeport firefighter Petros Mestheneas (second from right) received the Michael O. McNamee Award of Valor at FireFusion for his rescue efforts of two firefighters. He receievd the award from FireFusion Conference Director Peter Matthews (left to right), Robert Daus Jr. from Liberty Artworks and Freeport Fire Department Executive Director Ray Maguire.

FireFusion 2024: Fire Service Technology: "It's Evolution, Not Revolution"

Nov. 11, 2024

(From left): Hall of Fame inductee Dave Iannone, Firehouse Publisher Bill MacRae, Firehouse Editor-in-Chief Peter Matthews, Hall of Fame inductee Christopher Hebert.

FireFusion 2024 Opening Ceremony Highlights Technology

Nov. 7, 2024