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Fire

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Feature Article: Breakthrough Alert Messaging for a Mobile Public

S&T and FEMA are working to get real-time wildfire alerts to the public through their vehicles.

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Wildland Firefighter Respirator Device Operational Field Assessment Report

The Wildland Firefighter Respirator Device (WFRD) is a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that is designed to provide protection against both gas and particulate respiratory hazards, and withstand the extreme environmental conditions associated with wildland firefighting operations. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and TDA Research, Inc. funded and managed the development of the WFRD prototype in a chest-mounted version and a hip-mounted version. The WFRD is intended to be lightweight and low-profile for long duty shifts, and easy to use in remote locations.

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Android Team Awareness Kit for Wildland Fire Incident Response

Analysis by the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), in collaboration with project stakeholders, has identified a communication system that can help first responders identify, track, and coordinate resources during a rapidly developing wildfire incident. The Android Team Awareness Kit (ATAK) is a government-off-the-shelf application for Android smartphones.

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DHS Tests Next Generation WUI Alerting Technology

DHS S&T concluded a proof-of-concept demonstration of the Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) integration model in Fairfax County, VA.

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Feature Article: Testing a New Firefighter Respirator

S&T recently field tested a respirator designed to protect wildland firefighters from the smoke, ash, and toxic gases they face as they fight fires.

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S&T Seeks Respiratory Protection Suitable for Wildland Firefighting

DHS S&T released a RFI seeking effective respiratory protection for wildland firefighters to be considered for inclusion in a market survey being conducted by S&T’s NUSTL in collaboration with the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory.

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Feature Article: S&T Wildfire Sensor Initiative Heats Up

S&T successfully tested four prototype technologies for early detection of wildfires.

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Feature Article: Quickly Detecting Cyanide Poisoning After Fires Can Save Lives

S&T CSAC developed a new cyanide detection test method, both affordable and efficient, to test fire survivors for toxic cyanide exposure at the scene.

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Feature Article: Saving Lives and Breath on Wildland Fire Line

S&T and partners are contributing to the design and testing of a new Wildland Firefighter Respirator. 

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ST-Interactive Synopsis Enhanced Rescue Hoist Glove

Interactive synopsis and Interactive mobile synopsis for Enhancing Rescue Hoist Glove Operational Field Assessment