Wildfire

DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in the Southwest and Midwest

The following are translations of the DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in the Southwest and Midwest, issued April 28, 2022.

DHS Statement on the Importance of Seeking Safety and Support Regardless of Immigration Status Following Recent Wildfires in Colorado

S&T Smart City Internet of Things Innovation (SCITI) Labs

DHS S&T's SCITI Labs initiative leverages cutting-edge Smart City and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to enhance public safety in communities across the country.

S&T FRG Smoke and Particulate Resistant Structural Turnout Ensemble Fact Sheet and Video

Chronic exposures to toxic combustion products and particulate matter found in the fireground environment are believed to contribute significantly to the higher cancer occurrences in firefighters. When used during fire suppression and overhaul stages, the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) protects the highly susceptible respiratory tract from toxic combustion products in smoke and soot. However, firefighters are still exposed to hazardous vapors and particulates when smoke penetrates interfaces in the turnout ensemble and deposits on the skin.