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Fire

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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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Wildland Fire Sensors at the Urban Interface Fact Sheet

Wildfires across the U.S. and around the world are becoming more frequent, costly, and dangerous. Risk factors include urban sprawl into previously undeveloped lands prone to wildfires and climate change hazards, necessitating technical innovations to assist firefighters on the front lines and keep our communities safe and resilient. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is working with TechNexus and the Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation to guide the development of a suite of sensors, platforms, and other early wildfire detection technologies to assist the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state and local emergency management partners.

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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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News Release: S&T Selects Performers for Phase II Wildland Fire Sensor Research

DHS S&T this week announced the selection of two industry partners to move forward with the next test and evaluation phase of S&T’s Wildland Fire Sensor Research Program.

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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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Feature Article: S&T Leading the Way in Adapting to Climate Change

S&T is developing new tools to support risk-based analysis for climate adaptation and disaster resilience.

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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

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News Release: S&T Successfully Evaluates Wildfire Sensors

DHS S&T successfully tested four prototype technologies for early detection of wildfires in California this week.