While fighting fires has been an important role in society since
ancient times, new technology has made performing important functions as a
firefighter even easier and more efficient. Here are three top ways new
technologies have helped firefighters keep their communities safer.
Monitoring Equipment
One of the best ways to fight fires is to be prepared ahead of
time. While fire hydrants are not a new invention, new tech has made it even
easier for them to perform a fire hydrant flow test to make sure
that every community has access to safe levels of water in case of an urgent
need. Other types of monitoring equipment can be involved in the actual suits
of firefighters, as well, to help monitor the blood oxygen levels and heart
rates of active firefighters.
Safety Gear
In any kind of emergency situation, even teams of a rescue squad
need protective gear that can stand the heat of the flames. Fortunately, new
technologies in protective clothing have made fabrics for firefighting gear
even more capable of processing toxins and keeping them safe, including
improved self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) tech.
Thermal Imaging
In the case of major fires, firefighters are now capable of
using thermal imaging cameras that can help them make a plan to stay
safe and be aware of any potential issues from entering a dangerous zone. With
thermal imaging capabilities that can work in higher temperatures and can give
a clear image of what firefighters are going to encounter in a danger zone,
saving lives and keeping safe has never been easier.
When it comes to firefighting, it's important that even rescue
squads are safe and prepared. With new technologies helping firefighters stay
safe in the heat of a raging fire, communities are now safer and more capable
of preparing to prevent and deal with fires.
