‘What We Live For’: W.S. Darley and Co. in Chippewa Falls (WI) Makes Life-Saving Fire Pumps
The facility specializes in manufacturing fire pumps, with a team of skilled machinists and engineers.
7 min read
Search & Rescue Robots
Original content and news on what is available to fire departments for remote controlled firefighting vehicles and robots used for search and rescue. These unmanned vehicles can be used at technical rescue scenes and hazardous materials incidents.
The Latest
Future of Firefighting: Robot Dogs Step Up in Emergencies
Robot dogs, equipped with numerous sensors and cameras, are now proving their worth in fire rescue and emergency scenarios.
5 min read
Integrating Smart Command Vehicles for Enhanced Connectivity and Efficiency
Smart command vehicles serve as mobile command centers, enabling real-time data sharing, analysis, and decision-making in critical situations.
12 min read
Hyundai Motor to Develop Firefighting Robot for Parking Lot EV Fires
The firefighting robot will be equipped with a 65-mm water cannon, a thermal imaging camera, and a spray device.
1 min read
FDIC International 2023 Spotlight: Thermite® Firefighting Robots
Firefighting robots are the future of firefighting, and they are being used constantly at a department in the United States.
OK VFD Roof Blown Off During Storm; Apparatus Damaged
All five trucks sustained moderate damage and have since been relocated to neighboring departments and volunteer’s homes to await repairs.
Fire Departments Adopt Robotic Technologies for Their Operations
Some fire departments are using tracked and four-legged robots in fire suppression, reconnaissance, and hazmat situations.
9 min read
Intelligent Robots: Opportunities, Challenges, and Current Value in Fire and Rescue Operations
Robots are gaining international popularity among emergency response agencies.
6 min read
Keeping It Safe | What Is Your Ideal Fire Truck?
Have you ever thought about how you would design your ideal fire truck?
5 min read
FDIC International 2023 Attendees Experience the Fire Rescue Station of the Future
The station incorporated modern design concepts with advanced technologies to improve safety and efficiency.
17 min read
FDIC International 2023: Shark Robotics to Exhibit Firefighting Robot Portfolio
Created in 2016, Shark Robotics designs and manufactures ground robots for civil security, nuclear, defense and space applications. It integrates the three pillars of robotics:…
2 min read
Experience the Fire Rescue Station of the Future
The Fire Rescue Station of the Future was a full-scale fire station replica located in Lucas Oil Stadium.
3 min read
Howe & Howe to Introduce Thermite® EV1 Firefighting Robot at FDIC International
The company will be located in booth 5162 at the prestigious fire service event, which is scheduled for April 24-29 in Indianapolis (IN).
3 min read
FDIC International 2023 to Feature the Fire Rescue Station of the Future
For the first time, FDIC International 2023 will feature the “Fire Rescue Station of the Future,†an interactive showcase of cutting-edge design and products.
3 min read