Copilot for the Fire Service: The Power of Artificial Intelligence
This article examines the substantial improvements AI can bring to firefighting operational capabilities and firefighter safety.
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Lessons from Downtown Fire in a Challenging Legacy Building
Joe Pronesti describes a problematic "Main Street" building and the trouble it caused for Elyria (OH) firefighters.
Personal Drone Aids MO Fire Departments in Extinguishing Massive Warehouse Fire
The drone was courtesy of Andrew Suma, a firefighter and paramedic with Metro North Fire Protection.
Drone Company Commemorates 20th Anniversary of 9/11 with Free First Responder Training
Firefighters and police officers can earn FAA drone pilot certification with free enrollment in Aquiline Drones’ Flight to the Future online program.
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Podcast: Fireground Strategies: Drone Technology
Anthony Avillo and Jim Duffy talk UAVs in the fire service with Lieutenant Fred Carlson of the FDNY Command Tactical Unit.
Video: Large Area Residential Search
Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue shared a firefighter training video on issues involved in large area residential search operations.
UAVs in Public Safety: The Next Steps in Technology
Now that UAVs are standard pieces of equipment for many public safety agencies, UAV program personnel are wondering, what’s next? Ryan Gifford takes a look.
Evaluating sUAS Drone Pilot Skills
NIST has developed a turnkey set of sUAS Standard Test Methods (USTMs) that are available free of charge.
Command, Coordination, and Drones Key at Bowling Alley Fire
Joe Pronesti recounts an incident that may prompt “what if” scenarios for larger buildings and target hazards in your jurisdiction.
360° Collapse Search: High Tech on a Low Budget
Most departments can’t afford high-end search systems or unmanned aerial devices, but technology now offers affordable solutions, writes Clinton Crafton.
Billings (MT) Fire Department Receives $300K Grant from DHS for Hazmat Drones
With the grant, members of the department can now buy a small fleet of drones designed specifically for search-and-rescue operations and assessing accidents involving hazardous materials.
West Hartford (CT) Fire Department Receives Drone Donation
The West Hartford (CT) Fire Department just received a drone from the National Public Safety Drone Donation Program, according to a report.