Multi-role Mercedes-Benz Unimog adds flexible, ‘go anywhere’ capability for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service
Fire officers in Cornwall have responded to the increasing frequency of wildfires and flash floods by commissioning an extreme off-road Mercedes-Benz Unimog that can be kitted out to tackle both types of incident and much more besides. The ultra-high mobility…
Research study on cancer risk for wildland firefighters funded by FEMA
A new study will measure carcinogen exposure among wildland firefighters, who are often exposed to harmful compounds on the job but have not previously been studied for increased cancer risk. A $1.5 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency…
TVU Networks partners with DRONERESPONDERS to promote UAV use for wildfire assessment
TVU Networks, the market and technology leader in cloud and IP-based live video solutions, today announced it has partnered with DRONERESPONDERS Public Safety Alliance to promote the use of UAVs with real-time video transmission by public safety agencies for assessing wildfires. The…