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Fire Science and Decision Support Fact Sheet

The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is partnering with the University of California, San Diego, on the development of the WIFIRE Edge, an integrated platform that leverages advances in edge computing, to assist in the development of integrated sensing and artificial intelligence (AI), using existing DHS investments in field sensors and technology.

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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 Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in California and the Water Crisis in Mississippi

September 2, 2022: DHS Statement on Safety and Enforcement Following Recent Wildfires in Dulzura, California and the Water Crisis in Mississippi.

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Building a Lasting Legacy Through Preparedness

S&T joins the research and development community, intergovernmental partners and the general public in commemorating National Preparedness Month—an annual reminder of how important it is for all of us to be ready for disasters and emergencies.

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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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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.

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Feature Article: S&T’s Team Awareness Kit Expands Its Reach

The operational use of S&T's TAK technology continues to grow, as a new iOS version is now available as a free download on Apple’s App Store.

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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.