Ukraine is getting special firefighting vehicles to combat war damage
The heavy equipment comes courtesy of the United Kingdom’s military, and highlights the many costs of the war on Ukrainian society.
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The US is seeking a firefighter helmet that protects against flames and bullets
The goal is to make a helmet that can protect against fire and bullets, because firefighters may respond to situations involving shooters.
Watchdog sounds alarm on the Navy’s fire preparedness
Following the 2020 Bonhomme Richard disaster, a new report outlines what the US Navy needs to do to stop fires from happening on its ships.
In the future, your car could warn you about nearby wildfires
A system to send alerts to vehicle infotainment systems is slowly getting into gear. Here’s how it would work.
The most helpful emergency services and defense innovations of 2022
The past year has been marked by serious challenges, from the ongoing climate emergency, a subsequent increase in extreme forest fire frequency, and the devastating war in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion. But we’ve also seen true innovation in the field of crisis response. More exact location systems will help emergency services find people in trouble […]