Fire dozers outfitted with NASA-made sensors help battle blazes

The sensor setup is simple by design. It consists of a standard thermocouple similar to those found in a home oven, which is ...
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With AA Batteries, NASA Makes Fire Dozers Safer With Low-Cost, Simple Sensors

NASA's new thermal sensor to make bulldozers operated by firefighters safer near flames consists only of stuff you can buy at ...
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Supervisors approve helicopter contract, dozer for firefighting

OROVILLE — The Butte County Fire Department will have additional resources on hand for fire season after the Board of Supervisors renewed a helicopter contract with PG&E and approved the purchase of a ...
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Fire Dozer Clears Path of Abandoned Cars in L.A. Fires

As fires continue to rage in Southern California, drivers stuck in long evacuation lines are abandoning their cars and gridlocking roads the L.A. County Fire Department (LAFD) need to access.
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New firefighting equipment prompts discussion

Two council members voted against the acquisition of an aircraft rescue and firefighting apparatus due to a lack of information about potential costs related to the equipment down the road.