Tethered aerostat systems are balloons that can carry equipment such as digital cameras or communication repeaters. The integration of a tethered aerostat with information system components can allow responders to conduct border surveillance, manage crowds, and respond to natural disasters. Included report: application note.

Social media networks are in widespread use and allow for the dissemination of data-rich, contextual multimedia including narratives, photos, and videos.  Through the use of social media, members of the public who witness incidents can provide public safety organizations with timely, geographic-based information that can be used by responders in planning response strategies and deploying resources to the field. Included reports: highlight, application note, technote.

Propagation modeling software is used to identify, in visual formats, coverage maps for wireless communications. There are various commercial applications that can be used by responder agencies to establish communications by providing terrain analysis and visualization of communications. Included reports: highlight, application note, and market survey report.

In order for responders to use cell phones in an area with limited or no service coverage, a cellular network must first be established. Portable cellular systems act like a stationary cell tower providing a cellular communication link to the mobile devices within range of its broadcast antenna. Included report: application note.

Radio frequency identification (RFID) vehicle inventory systems streamline and automate the inventory process by decreasing overall processing time and increasing efficiency and accuracy. Response vehicles contain extensive inventories of gear such as medical supplies, uniforms, firearms, and firefighting and life-support equipment. Included report: application note.

Handheld Image Intensifiers increase the intensity of available light to provide imaging in poorly lit situations. These devices are used by responders in nighttime surveillance, search and rescue, and covert operations. Included reports: focus group report, market survey report, assessment report, and summary.

Next generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) is a collaborative research and development effort designed to expand the capabilities of the current 9-1-1- system. The NG9-1-1 initiative aims to create a 9-1-1 system that will transmit voice, text, images, and video media across nationally interconnected networks. Included reports: highlight and technote.

Wildland firefighter personal protective equipment (PPE) provides protection against external thermal threats to prevent burn injuries, while transferring internally generated heat to minimize heat stress injuries. Balancing the level of protection against these two threats is critical for responders during wildland fire operations. Included report: selection guide.

Full-Facepiece, closed-circuit self-contained breathing apparatuses (SCBAs) are designed to protect personnel in hazardous, toxic, or oxygen-deficient environments by recirculating breathing air and purifying it, removing carbon dioxide and adding fresh oxygen. These SCBAs are used when responders need to have a supply of breathable air to work in fouled atmospheres. Included report: technote.

Emergency responders and security personnel use walk-through screening systems, including metal detectors, for mass casualty threats to enhance safety and security at soft target locations. Soft target locations are areas that are easily accessible to large numbers of people and have limited security or protective measures in place, making them vulnerable to violent attacks with the potential for mass casualties. Soft target locations, such as transportation hubs and entertainment venues, present unique security challenges due to their inherent accessibility and high foot traffic.

Ventilators are positive pressure devices that deliver regulated volumes of oxygen to adult and pediatric patients requiring respiratory support. Pre-hospital ventilators are used by certified emergency medical technicians during response operations or during patient transport. Included reports: highlight, summary, focus group report, market survey report, and assessment report.

Network monitoring tools are software applications designed to monitor and protect networks from intrusions and malicious traffic as well as monitor overall network health and performance. Law enforcement agencies use these tools to protect systems and databases, which contain information that must be kept secure and confidential. Included report: technote.

Video management software allows for highly scalable video network monitoring; it may be used to monitor a single camera feed at a single location or to monitor numerous feeds at numerous locations. This software is used by law enforcement personnel in covert and overt surveillance operations. Included report: market survey report.

Lifting airbags are inflatable "pillows" constructed from combinations of strong rubber, nylon, and/or aramid fiber materials. Responders use these airbags on slopes and soft, marshy, or uneven ground to disperse weight more evenly; they are also used in restricted spaces or in flammable environments. Included reports: highlight, summary, focus group report, market survey report, and assessment report.

Explosive protection technology includes technologies and products that protect against the harmful effects of blast overpressure and/or fragmentation caused by explosive devices. This project focuses on body-worn personal protective equipment (PPE), emplaced mitigating equipment, and emerging explosive protection technologies. Included report: technology guide.

Biometrics measures the physical and behavioral characteristics of individuals and assigns a unique identity through automated methods. Responders are rapidly implementing biometric systems to improve operations such as verifying inmate identities, investigating crime scenes, and maintaining security at sporting events and incident command posts. Included report: application note.

Small platform tactical robots are typically used for information gathering when deployed to potentially hazardous incidents. These devices allow responders to maintain a safe distance while obtaining video or audio data at the center of an incident, as well as facilitating communication. Included reports: market survey report and assessment report.

Portable forensic light kits typically include at least one alternate light source, a barrier filter, a power source, and a carrying case. These light kits are used by law enforcement personnel to detect and analyze evidence found during crime scene investigations. Included reports: market survey report and assessment report.

First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) is expected to provide emergency responders with a reliable, secure network that facilitates real-time data communications among emergency responders throughout every state, territory, and tribal land. Included report: technote.

Outdoor warning sirens generate sound through mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic means, and can produce audible signals ranging from tones of varying pitch, frequency, and duration to pre-recorded and live-voice messages. These systems are used by public safety agencies to alert people about natural and man-made hazards. Included report: market survey report.

Alert notification systems allow for real-time dissemination of information and intelligence via equipment such as cellular phones, pagers, personal digital assistants, computers, etc. Their primary function is to quickly alert responders to potential threats or emergency situations and to provide direction on how to respond to alerts. Included reports: highlight, technote, and technology guide.

Common alerting protocol (CAP) alert origination tools are software programs designed to allow authorities to create alert and warning messages in a consistent format for routing to multiple alerting systems. These tools provide responders with a means to alert citizens through multiple communications methods simultaneously, increasing the likelihood that emergency messages with successfully reach the public. Included report: technology guide.

Personal decontamination kits are lightweight, ready-to-use kits that allow responders to self-decontaminate or administer aid to a fellow responder following exposure to potentially hazardous materials.  While these kits are not intended to replace a complete decontamination process, they can be used by responders in emergency situations when HAZMAT resources are limited or not available. Included reports: highlight, focus group report, market survey report, and technote.

Handheld satellite phones utilize satellites to communicate with landline, cellular, or other satellite phones. By communicating through satellites, responders are able to coordinate rescue and recovery efforts in remote locations where there are no landline or cellular networks or in areas where existing networks are overloaded or out of service. Included report: highlight.

Diver propulsion vehicles (DPVs) allow divers to be towed behind the DPV while holding onto handles or being attached to a brindle or harness. DPVs can improve the mobility of responders and help them conserve energy during dive operations, such as underwater search and rescue, underwater investigation, and disaster assessments. Included reports: highlight, summary, focus group report, market survey report, and assessment report.