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Most first responders
don't think of themselves as heroes.

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They're just doing a job.

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A job that happens to include
putting their life on the line for people they don't know

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and whether or not they have high tech gear
to help get the job done,

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they're out there protecting all of us.

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Good thing the Department of Homeland
Security Science and Technology Directorate,

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or S&T, is behind the scenes
developing critical tools

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to make the job of a first responder
easier, more efficient and safer.

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S&T partners directly with first responders

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to find out what they need, test prototypes,
and then help commercialize the best solutions.

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Together, we discovered how to make
accurate and reliable 3D location tracking possible.

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We deployed a hands-free
text-to-speech technology

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that can filter out background noise
like sirens.

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We introduced a mobile navigation app
tailored to the needs of emergency vehicles.

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We are developing smart sensors
that can alert response agencies

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to wildfires before they get out of control.

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And we are creating Next Generation
Respiratory Protection

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to help our everyday heroes
breathe easier.

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Because out in the field,
innovation can mean

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the difference between life and death.

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Science saves lives.

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And sometimes our heroes need backup.

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Learn more about S&T Innovation on our website:

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SciTech.DHS.gov

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