Ceará fire department enhances search and rescue operations with new vehicles
Delivery ceremony of new vehicles for CBMCE The Military Fire Department of the State of Ceará (CBMCE) has received seven new vehicles for its Search and Rescue Battalion (BBS). The vehicles were delivered during a ceremony held on Tuesday morning at the Headquarters of the General Command of the CBMCE, located at the Integrated Center […]
Brazil urban search and rescue leaders gather in Minas Gerais for INSARAG meeting
Overview of the INSARAG event in Brazil Between April 12th and 17th, the Minas Gerais Military Fire Department played host to a significant international event organized by the International Urban Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). This event, closely associated with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, convened global leaders in […]
Teledyne FLIR launches enhanced K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting and search and rescue
Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has recently unveiled its updated K-Series firefighting and search and rescue (SAR) thermal imaging cameras (TICs). The latest iteration of the K-Series includes advancements in image clarity and sharpness, particularly in low-contrast scenarios. These improvements aim to elevate the overall perception, enhancing both the safety and efficiency […]
CBMERJ cadets complete rigorous Search, Rescue and Survival training
2nd year Officer Training Course students showcase their skills in Ribeirão das Lajes Ribeirão das Lajes, Piraí: On September 29, the Coronel Sarmento Teaching Complex in Guadalupe welcomed back the 2nd year cadets of the Officer Training Course (CFO) from the Military Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ). After a challenging […]
CBMERJ participates in search dog course in Rio Grande do Sul
The Military Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) participated in the 1st Search, Rescue and Salvage Course with Dogs promoted by the Military Fire Department of Rio Grande do Sul (CBMRS). The performance of the Rio de Janeiro corporation played a prominent role, with the technical contribution of its military personnel […]
OCFA conducts test landing of FIREHAWK Helicopter at Orange County Global Medical Center
The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has announced they have conducted a test landing of one of its new FIREHAWK helicopters at Orange County Global Medical Center, a regional Level II trauma center. This milestone marks Orange County Global Medical Center as the first hospital and trauma center in Orange County to receive a Type […]
FirstNet expands coverage for America’s first responders
FirstNet, built with AT&T, the 5G network built with and for America’s first responders, has announced that it is bringing new multi-layered coverage and unprecedented network insight to more than 7 million public safety connections. FirstNet already gives responders coverage across the nation’s largest footprint, but in a recent announced it has been highlighted how 20,000 […]
Torii Station hosted joint US-Japan wildland fire training
The U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa Fire Department and Nirai Fire Department has announced that they joined forces on March 11, 2025, for a joint training exercise at Torii Station. The training focused on enhancing firefighter safety and interoperability during a simulated wildland fire. Firefighters battled the simulated blaze while navigating the complexities of resupplying fire […]
Maximizing the potential of thermal imaging: Andy Starnes talks advancing life-saving technology in the fire service
By Andy Starnes, Owner / Founder – Insight Training LLC The study of non-contact or remote measurement through infrared is a rapidly growing industry consisting of military and security uses, a vast array of usage across industrial platforms, and more. The world of emergency services including firefighting matriculated this technology into their service delivery processes […]
Revolutionizing off-road rescue with Polaris
Tony Stanley, Business Development, Polaris Government and Defense, discusses how Polaris and MTECH are redefining remote emergency response Polaris Government and Defense supports Fire and Rescue services by providing off-road vehicles tailored to meet the challenges of remote emergency response. Now, Polaris has partnered with MTECH, Inc., the makers of QTAC® emergency response and fire […]
