Photovoltaic Systems: An Evolving Energy Challenge
Firefighters must prepare for the challenges presented by photovoltaic systems, as they will soon be common in residential, commercial, and wildland environments.
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The Language Modernization of the Fire Rescue and EMS Services
Advanced AI tools signify the ushering in of a new era, where emergency response standards evolve from age-old analog methods to digitally enhanced systems.
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.
Remote Tactical Training: FDNY Brings Training to the Firehouses
In recent years, online learning has continued to evolve. Josh Raeben discusses how the New York City fire department adapted the technology for remote training.
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Data-Informed Fire Department Leadership
The types of questions fire department leaders set out to address can help chart your agency's data-gathering course, writes Manuel A. Maldonado.
Smart Devices in Fire Investigations: Unlocking Crucial Data for Investigators
This article explores the significance of smart devices in fire investigations and how they can provide insights for determining fire cause and origin.
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Running a Fire Department Like a Business
Host Eddie Buchanan invites Clive Savacool and Silas Fischer on to discuss technology and using it to help run your department like a business.
Enhancing Fire-Rescue and EMS Operations with SMART Systems
Kirk McKinzie and Stefan Truthän on how fire departments can adapt to faster and more efficient SMART systems that are supplanting traditional technologies.
PA Emergency Dispatch System Down for Days Due to Cyberattack
The computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system for Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has been down for days after a cyberattack, according to news reports.
Ninth Brain Announces New Features: Open API, Single Sign-On, and Advanced Tools
Ninth Brain, a provider of quality and intuitive software solutions for first responder agencies, unveiled new functionalities.
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: SAM
Host Eddie Buchanan invites Kurt Nass and Allen Meyer on to discuss their experience using the SAM system.
Fire Service Data and Tech Talk: Loudoun County (VA) Fire
Eddie Buchanan talks with Henry Charles and Maria Taylor from Loudoun County (VA) Fire & Rescue Services about data and firefighting.