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Fire Safety

Last Updated: August 16, 2023 | Press Releases

Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin M. Crowley to Advise Department of Homeland Security

In light of the increased focus on the increasing proliferation of fire as a threat to community safety and security, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas today announced the appointment of Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristin M. Crowley to the Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC). A 22-year veteran of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), Crowley is the first woman and the first LGBTQ Fire Chief to lead the LAFD.  She will be sworn in at the HSAC’s next meeting on September 14, 2023.  

Last Updated: May 4, 2023 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Putting Our Heads Together for Firefighter Safety

S&T is partnering with Texas Tech University (TTU) to develop the Next Generation (NextGen) Firefighter Helmet.

Last Updated: March 23, 2023 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Channeling NEXTGEN TV so Responders Can Answer the Call

New ATSC 3.0 digital paging system will leverage public broadcasting to improve state and local emergency communications capabilities.

Last Updated: February 9, 2023 | Press Releases

Feature Article: Stoking Wildfire Resilience in Oregon

S&T, Oregon Hazards Lab are piloting smoke detection sensors ahead of the 2023 wildfire season.

Last Updated: December 19, 2022 | Blog

What It’s Like to Face the Fire

Members of S&T’s communications team recently spent a brisk morning at the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI).

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: July 7, 2022 | Press Releases

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.

Last Updated: June 30, 2022 | Blog

10 Tips for Firework Safety

S&T’s Transportation Security Lab wants us all to have a happy and safe Independence Day and share their top 10 tips for safely handling fireworks this holiday.

Last Updated: April 21, 2022 | Press Releases

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.

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.