When fire departments consider the purchase of new technology, they should do so only in the context of solving a problem or fulfilling a need. Otherwise, they risk detracting from their mission ...

NOTICE: The project that is the subject of this report was approved by the Governing Board of the National Research Council, whose members are drawn from the councils of the National Academy of ...

Looking back over my career, the evolution of the fire service is something that quickened in the past decade. Even the most regressive departments can’t rely on “200 years of tradition, unimpeded by ...

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine will establish a Standing Committee on Transformative Science and Technology for the Department of Defense (DoD). The standing committee ...

One key challenge has prevailed across the law enforcement industry in recent years. Regardless of size or location, most departments are facing significant staffing shortages. While total sworn ...

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology (MMET) is comprised of three distinct disciplines that offer intense experiential education in manufacturing, mechanical, or ...

To improve services to patients, the Assistive Technology Department at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) has expanded their scope, doubled their office space, and added a ...