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.
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Last Updated: March 23, 2023 | Press Releases
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.
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.