Montpelier Fire Department joining new alert system
Drivers in Vermont’s capital city should soon be safer on the road – thanks to a new system to send out alerts about ambulances and fire trucks working nearby.
St. Cloudโs new drone program promises faster fire and crime response
First responders in Saint Cloud have a new tool that could help them cover emergencies much faster.
Danbury firefighters provide inside look at technology used in weekend rescue
Danbury firefighters fanned out on the expansive hillside and did a line search, using thermal imagining cameras.
Lexington Fire Department uses drones to enhance emergency response
VIDEO: The Lexington Fire Department has launched drones dozens of times this year to increase safety and improve decision-making at emergency scenes.
Brazos County 911 center introduces AI to handle non-emergency calls
VIDEO: The Brazos County 911 District is implementing artificial intelligence (AI) to answer non-emergency calls, aiming to reduce wait times and ease the burden on overworked dispatchers.
Austin First Responders to Get New Traffic-Signal System Aimed at Improving Response Times
VIDEO: The city of Austin is preparing to roll out a new traffic-signal system next year, designed to help ambulances and fire trucks reach their destinations faster and safely.
Cal Fire units in Northstate upgrading to cutting-edge vehicle technology
PHOTOS: Cal Fire vehicles in the Northstate are being upgraded with cutting-edge technology. The Cal Fire Shasta-Trinity and Tehama-Glenn units are getting the Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) 3.0 tracking system.
Camera company in Salt Lake City aims to detect fire before it spreads, leaves sites devastated
VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cameras that utilize AI and thermal imaging could detect fires early enough to allow firefighters to arrive and stop them before they destroy entire sites.
South Dakota fire departments swapping PFAS chemicals for new SoyFoam
SoyFoam has been in development for many years, but didnโt start being tested and used until recently. Itโs biodegradable, puts out Class A and Class B fires, and most importantly, is PFAS-free.
Drone as First Responder Program gives Stamford new public safety tool
In Stamford’s new Drone as First Responder Program, the drones broadcast a live feed to the 911 center and provide situational information for emergency responders.
How technology helped Dubuque fire department respond to hazardous train derailment
VIDEO: Rail cars carrying hazardous materials travel through Iowa every day. When accidents happen, first responders need quick access to critical information to protect communities.
New Rapid City apartment complex first in South Dakota with firefighter air system
VIDEO: Firefighters battling blazes can face a critical challenge: running out of air. A new apartment complex in downtown Rapid City is making history by addressing this issue head-on.