The Forefront of Firefighting – The Future is Now  

The Forefront of Firefighting – The Future is Now  

Feb 5, 2025

By Mel BearnsThe horrendous fires that ravaged Southern California in January were unprecedented in their scope and ferocity. A nightmare scenario unfolded due to a combination of everything firefighters fear: drought conditions, an abundance of extremely dry...
Advancing Firefighting Technology

Advancing Firefighting Technology

Oct 28, 2024

Photo via Unsplash By Mel BearnsFirefighting presents complex challenges to firefighters as each situation is unique, and first responders almost always face different scenarios on every call. Research from the National Fire Protection Association shows that as...
New AI Technology to Help Save Lives on non-English 911 Calls

New AI Technology to Help Save Lives on non-English 911 Calls

Sep 22, 2024

Image Via UnsplashBy Mel BearnsArtificial Intelligence (AI) continues to break new ground with new applications across a wide spectrum of services. This article looks into how a new two-way audio translation technology being launched by Prepared is set to...
Utilizing New Technology to Reduce and Manage Wildfire Risk

Utilizing New Technology to Reduce and Manage Wildfire Risk

Aug 13, 2024

Image provided via Unsplash By Mel BearnsExtreme heat driven by climate change is fueling raging wildfires across not just the western region but in many other states in the U.S. and Canada at unprecedented rates. Firefighters are increasingly observing unusual fire...