Firefighting
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Press Releases
E-ONE, a Leader in Firefighting Equipment Manufacturing, Expands Production Capacity
E-ONE, a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus and emergency vehicles, today announced a $23.5 million investment in its manufacturing facility that will expand the company’s aerial production capacity by 35 percent and is intended to reduce lead times for fire departments ordering critical equipment needed to help keep their communities safe. E-ONE, a leading manufacturer of fire apparatus and emergency…
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NASA
NASA Flight Tests Wildland Fire Tech Ahead of Demo
NASA is collaborating with the wildfire community to provide tools for some of the most challenging aspects of firefighting – particularly aerial nighttime operations. In the future, agencies could more efficiently use drones, both remotely piloted and fully autonomous, to help fight wildfires. NASA recently tested technologies with teams across the country that will enable aircraft – including small drones…
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Tech Today: NASA Helps Find Where the Wildfires Are
Globally, nearly all wildfires start with a human ignition source – not lightning strikes or wildlife encountering power equipment. Knowing humans can be a primary cause is an example of the sort of knowledge that helps predict and prevent wildfires, a challenge that NASA and the firefighting industry are undertaking together. As wildfires become more common in rarely experienced countries…
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Essential Safety Gear All Firefighters Need
Firefighters do an important yet dangerous job. All firefighters need some essential safety gear to protect their health and wellbeing while in the field.
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Seek Thermal Introduces Reveal FirePRO X to Support Firefighters With an Upgraded Personal TIC
Seek Thermal, the leading supplier of thermal sensors for the public safety market, today announced the Reveal FirePRO X, the latest version of its high-resolution personal thermal imaging camera (TIC) for firefighters. The upgraded, handheld thermal imaging camera features a new charging port, which makes it even more durable and easier to access when needed. Additionally, a new four bay multi-charger…
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Frenetic Firefighting Multiplayer ‘Embr’ set to light up PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch this Summer
Having brought its signature style of frantic, frenetic, and – yes – fantastically fun online multiplayer to Early Access for Steam and Google Stadia last year, Curve Digital is excited to announce Embr will make the leap to PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch at the same time it enjoys its full launch on PC this summer. Embr – developed by Muse Games – is part satirical commentary on the world’s ever-expanding gig economy…
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MSA Showcases M1 SCBA at Emergency Services Show in UK and Moves Closer to Launch of New G1 SCBA in U.S.
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Each year in Birmingham, fire brigades from around the United Kingdom come together to learn about the latest trends and emerging technologies in the fire service market. That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), the global leader in firefighter safety, selected the Emergency Services Show to showcase its new M1 self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and the overall depth of MSA’s fire service…
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The Future of Firefighting is About to Change with LUNAR
PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Given the unpredictable and hazardous nature of firefighting, where seconds could mean the difference between life and death, there’s nothing more important for firefighters than being connected as a team. That’s why MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a the global leader in firefighter safety, today announced a breakthrough innovation to help make firefighting a safer profession. Experience…
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MSA and JVCKENWOOD Team Up to Offer Firefighters Improved Voice Communication Capabilities
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Communicating clearly and effectively is always a challenge for firefighters given the prevalence of loud and often piercing background noise at a fire ground. Overcoming this hazard and making two-way communication between firefighters more reliable is the goal of a new collaborative effort between global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) and JVCKENWOOD, a…
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