Port authorities and security agencies use maritime surveillance technologies to surveil and safeguard ports and other critical infrastructure, such as airports located near or surrounded by water. 

Advanced life support monitoring systems are specialized medical devices used by emergency medical services to continually monitor and analyze vital signs and body functions of patients in critical care situations.

Smart stethoscopes are a medical technology designed to augment the precision, efficacy and accessibility of healthcare diagnostics. Integrating sensors, digital signal processing, wireless connectivity, software algorithms and artificial intelligence, smart stethoscopes offer enhanced capabilities to healthcare providers.

Emergency responder agencies are interested in crowd analysis technology to determine how to address emergencies and effectively manage large crowds during planned events and unplanned incidents to prevent delayed, inadequate, or misplaced responses across the first responder community.

The use of unmanned systems integrated with a sensor payload can provide a remote chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or explosives (CBRNE) detection capability in hard- to-reach or potentially hazardous environments.

Non-detonable training aids (TAs) are specialized tools used in training explosives detection canines (EDCs) to recognize various explosives and explosives-related threats and alert their handlers to the presence of those materials.

A self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) is an essential piece of personal protective equipment for the first responder community and for industry. SCBAs supply breathing air from a source carried by users, allowing them to enter areas that pose an immediate danger to life and health.

Over the past decade, first responders have begun integrating small unmanned aerial systems (UAS) as a resource for a variety of operational needs. UAS, often referred to as “drones,” are used by first responders in support of public safety activities such as search and rescue, firefighting, and post incident reconstruction.

Highly sensitive radiation detection systems mounted in mobile platforms such as automobiles, boats, or small aircraft can detect, assess and characterize radiation for multiple first responder missions.

Rechargeable or single-use disposable batteries are used to power electronic-based firefighting equipment. A variety of battery types including, but not limited to Alkaline, Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-CAD), Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH), and Lithium (Li-Ion) each have unique characteristics and applications for recommended equipment.

Augmented Reality (AR) training systems use digital media to enhance or simulate training scenarios. AR systems superimpose digital content over a user’s real-world view.

Virtual reality (VR) training systems use digital media to enhance or simulate training scenarios. VR systems immerse the user in an alternate digital environment.

AI- facilitated emergency medical services (EMS) call center software leverages legacy technologies along with the addition of Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems to support first responders in the events unfolding during a medical emergency.

Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) can be applied to address various operational challenges in the first responder community.

Air-purifying (APRs) and powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) are small and portable and offer protection to users like wildland firefighters from hazardous air particles, smoke and gases.

Battery-powered rescue tools for vehicle extrication, including spreading, cutting and spreading/cutting combination tools, are used by emergency responders to create greater access to persons trapped within vehicles by spreading or removing areas of damaged vehicle from around them.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) technology can help facilitate, standardize and automate inventory and asset tracking tasks for law enforcement’s management of evidence.

First responders use infrared thermal detection technologies for a variety of applications, including search and rescue, structural navigation, hostage negotiation, scenarios with barricaded individuals, and enhanced visibility in poor operational conditions.

Laser protective eyewear is used to protect wearers against eye damage from commercial or industrial lasers.

Incident management software (IMS) consists of a suite of tools that collect and manage critical incident data in a collaborative environment to aid decision-making.

Particulate respirators worn over the nose and mouth protect the wearer from inhaling hazardous particulate matter such as dusts and airborne biohazards.

First responders use body cameras to record interactions with other responders and the public while on duty.

Medical masks and barrier face coverings are worn over the nose and mouth to reduce the transmission of biohazards.

Messaging apps enable first responders to send information such as messages, alerts, images, and locations between field operators using mobile devices and officers stationed at static locations who are using desktop computers.

Fixed-position direct radiation environmental monitoring systems are capable of continuous, unattended outdoor operation and of providing real-time measurements of the external gamma radiation exposure rate ranging from natural background to emergency levels.