Feature Article: Stoking Wildfire Resilience in Oregon
S&T, Oregon Hazards Lab are piloting smoke detection sensors ahead of the 2023 wildfire season.
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Last Updated: February 9, 2023 | Press Releases
Last Updated: December 13, 2022 | Publication
Wildland Firefighter Respirator Device Operational Field Assessment Report
The Wildland Firefighter Respirator Device (WFRD) is a powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR) that is designed to provide protection against both gas and particulate respiratory hazards, and withstand the extreme environmental conditions associated with wildland firefighting operations. The DHS Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) and TDA Research, Inc. funded and managed the development of the WFRD prototype in a chest-mounted version and a hip-mounted version. The WFRD is intended to be lightweight and low-profile for long duty shifts, and easy to use in remote locations.
Last Updated: February 4, 2022 | Press Releases
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.
Last Updated: September 14, 2021 | Press Releases
Feature Article: S&T Wildfire Sensor Initiative Heats Up
S&T successfully tested four prototype technologies for early detection of wildfires.
Last Updated: September 7, 2021 | Press Releases
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.
Last Updated: August 4, 2021 | Press Releases
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.
Last Updated: July 15, 2021 | Press Releases
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.
Last Updated: June 21, 2021 | Publication
ST-Interactive Synopsis Enhanced Rescue Hoist Glove
Interactive synopsis and Interactive mobile synopsis for Enhancing Rescue Hoist Glove Operational Field Assessment
Last Updated: May 4, 2021 | Blog
May the Fourth (and S&T’s ‘Force’) Be with Our Firefighters
Today is International Firefighters Day, an occasion to recognize and honor the sacrifices that brave men and women around the world make to safeguard our communities.
Last Updated: February 17, 2021 | Press Releases
News Release: DHS Trains California Fire Services on Situational Awareness Application
DHS S&T recently conducted a virtual training on its Team Awareness Kit (TAK) that provides such features as video sharing, location tracking of fire equipment, fire perimeters from aircraft, and fire model forecasts.