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5 New Technology For Firefighters

          New technology that make the work safer and simpler are constantly changing the firefighter profession.

          Since its inception, firefighters have used technology to put out fires in large cities. Today, numerous departments across the nation use technology in a variety of ways to respond more quickly, enhance departmental communication, remove operator error when operating fire vehicles, protect firefighters during emergency responses, and lower expenses.

1) Firefighter Helmets With Visors To Block Heat

Firefighters' helmets may appear to shield their heads from flying debris, but they also protect them from the heat of a fire and flying embers. The visors of the newest firefighter helmets on the market can endure extreme heat. These brand-new visor helmets were developed in collaboration with Milwaukee-based respiratory protection equipment manufacturer Scott Safety and Milwaukee-based helmet manufacturer Guardian. Engineers from both firms collaborated to develop a firefighter accessory that would work with all Guardian helmet models and wouldn't interfere with any built-in communication equipment on some variants.

2) Assistive Technology For Firefighters Who Are Deaf Or Hard-Of-Hearing

On-call firefighters frequently have their hands full battling flames. In times of necessity, they require all available hands on deck. Due to the intense noise produced by the simultaneous operation of sirens, fire trucks, hoses, and other equipment, deaf and hard-of-hearing firefighters now confront significant communication issues when responding to emergencies. Firefighters can now communicate on the site without using their voices thanks to assistive technology. By way of illustration, the iFire Mobile software enables hearing-impaired users to record visual signals from firefighters as they speak and then deliver those messages as text messages or voice-to-text translated communications. On their smartphones, firefighters can also download the software and use it in an emergency.

 3) Wearable Technology That Senses Dangerous Gasses

To respond to a fire more safely, firefighters must be able to swiftly determine what kinds and how much gases are present. However, this isn't always simple because there isn't now any safety equipment that provides reliable real-time gas sensing for firefighters. However, it's possible that sensors will soon save lives. Using funding from the National Science Foundation and other federal organisations, University of North Carolina researchers have developed a prototype sensor that can identify common gases like methane and carbon dioxide. The gas detector is roughly the size of a cent and is worn as a patch on clothing. It operates in damp or muddy conditions and takes readings every four seconds.

4) Mobile Fire Trucks That Save Time And Money

Fire departments all over the nation are looking for ways to speed up response times since it will determine whether they can put out fires before they become fatal. This is accomplished, in part, by dispatch centres around the country sending "quint trucks," or smaller fire engines, to calls that don't require a full-sized fire truck. These smaller vehicles, known as "civilian firefighting units" in the UK, have been developed for almost ten years and can reduce response times by about thirty percent.

5) Headlights That Show Firefighters The Way

        Firefighters need to see in order to do their jobs effectively and safely, but navigating dark hallways in a burning building is difficult. That’s why researchers are developing head-mounted displays that help firefighters see through smoke. A firefighter wearing the device would be able to point it at his or her surroundings and get real-time information about the layout of the building being searched due to built-in sensors that wirelessly detect what is around them. The goal is for this technology to show firefighters not only their current location but also provide directions when needed so they can easily navigate structures even in pitch blackness.  

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