Can sensor technology stop a wildfire before it starts?

The US Department of Homeland Security is trialling chemical sensors that detect the first whiff of smoke in the air and alert fire crews while a potential blaze is still smouldering ... Read More

CFD first in country to adopt new technology to protect firefighters from lasting health risks

CHICAGO —The Chicago Fire Department became the first to adopt a new technology to protect their health ... takes more of those hazardous elements out of the gear to make it safe and keep the ... Read More

Homeland Security showcases wildfire mitigation technology in Boulder

DENVER (KDVR) — Leaders of the Department of Homeland Security were in Boulder Wednesday to talk with first responders and local agencies about new technology to fight wildfires. Fighting ... Read More

As Firehouse Sees It: Technology Is Here

Peter Matthews shares his appreciation for the fire service technology that's emerged and that's in the offing and why departments, officers and firefighters must be open to ... Read More

New technology can alert homeowners to electrical fire risks

But there is a new piece of technology being offered to 10,000 ... "What we're going to do, we're going to call it a pilot basis to roll this device out," Simon said. "We're going to roll 10,000 ... Read More

Technology News

Radiohead and The Cure have joined actors and authors in signing a protest letter against the mining of their artistry to build artificial intelligence tools Offshore wind energy projects in New ... Read More

Flaming Audi EV on dealership lift challenges firefighters

Firefighters in Indiana had to lower a burning electric vehicle from a dealership service lift and roll it outside ... presents a whole new set of issues." After the fire was out, the E-tron ... Read More

We Are Running Out of Firefighters at a Perilous Time

In California, San Bernardino County was in a state of emergency; the nearby Bridge fire had destroyed 54 structures ... in the coming weeks and we run out of crews and management teams, the ... Read More

Precision Planting Rolls Out New Planter, Software

Precision Planting today revealed a fully custom ... but the planter bar and is integrated with Precision Planting’s technology. The company also announced that Panorama from Precision Planting ... Read More

FloQast rolls out unified platform for all solutions

In today's landscape, the ability to drive operational excellence isn't just a competitive advantage—it's essential for future business success." The Accounting Transformation Platform also includes ... Read More

8 California Firefighters Injured When Their Truck Rolls Over on Highway

the chief of the Orange County Fire Authority, said at a news conference. Hand crews often work long hours in extreme temperatures to contain major wildfires. The firefighters had been battling ... Read More

Snapchat rolls out new Footsteps feature that will let users track location history

Snapchat is quietly rolling out its Footsteps feature for its users on iOS. The feature allows users to track their location history using Snap Map and lets them see how much of the world they ... Read More