South Dakota fire agency reaping the benefits of drone technology
VIDEO: You’re probably not thinking about wildfires with all of the snow and ice this week, but they’re always top of mind for South Dakota Wildland Fire.
December 9, 2025
VIDEO: You’re probably not thinking about wildfires with all of the snow and ice this week, but they’re always top of mind for South Dakota Wildland Fire.
SoyFoam has been in development for many years, but didn’t start being tested and used until recently. It’s biodegradable, puts out Class A and Class B fires, and most importantly, is PFAS-free.
New Mexico is turning to artificial intelligence to help firefighters get to wildfires quicker. The AI-enabled wildfire detection technology provides continuous monitoring of the highest-risk areas.
VIDEO: Rail cars carrying hazardous materials travel through Iowa every day. When accidents happen, first responders need quick access to critical information to protect communities.
VIDEO: Firefighters battling blazes can face a critical challenge: running out of air. A new apartment complex in downtown Rapid City is making history by addressing this issue head-on.
Sedgwick County Fire District 1 received a donation of life-saving equipment to treat animals exposed to smoke.
Cass County deputies now carry fire suppression devices that allow them to help put out fires before firefighters arrive on scene.
A Utah-based team’s largest drone – the size of a refrigerator that can carry up to 80 pounds nearly blew the hats off of the international spectators sitting on the nearby hillside.
VIDEO: Dozens of firefighters from around the Siouxland area, and beyond, spent their weekend learning and practicing what to do when commercial vehicles get into major accidents.
VIDEOS: Colorado firefighters across several agencies are using new technology to help them better train for wildfires. Thanks to a grant from the Department of Homeland Security, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office acquired a SimTable.