First Responder of the Future Core First Responder

First Responder of the Future

Core First Responder Capabilities Future responders should have a core ensemble across the responder community that allows for customization or plug-and-play capabilities for specific discipline needs. Ensemble/system should be from head to toe and MUST work 2

Core First Responder Capabilities: Protection • • • Biological Chemical Radiological Standard ballistic Thermal Electric/electrocution • • • Explosive Puncture/Abrasion Splash Wind Contaminated blood/needles 3

Core First Responder Capabilities: Sensors • • • Brain waves Hydration status Respiration rates Heart rate variation Core temperature Conscious/unconscio us • Shock Index • Blood pressure • Ability of responder to hear, see, comprehend, and be provided instruction/guidance to compensate for loss of hearing, sight, or comprehension • Relay info to first responder and 4

Core First Responder Capabilities: Customizable Helmet • Platform for – – – – Heads-up display Night vision goggles Lights Impact protection Eye protection Air-purifying respirator Infrared display • Light-weight • Comfortable • Size adjustable 5

Core First Responder Capabilities: Helmet, Contd. • Camera capabilities that automatically transmit to outside location – – Regular video camera Thermal imaging Night vision camera Rear-facing camera • Ear/hearing protection – Amplifies communications between crew and incident commander but reduces background noise (machines, fire fighting operations) – Protects against loud noises (high decimal and blast wave) 6

Core First Responder Capabilities: Heads-Up Display • 3 D tracking and GPS • 540 panoramic view • Diagram of structure, surrounding area, and mapping of team • Temperature of environment and first responder • Display text communications and identification • Data/triage of victims • Thermal and camera image viewable • Amount of products within the environment (e. g. , hazardous materials, carbon monoxide) • Ability to access patient records based on DNA • Future capability to be a contact lens in which information would be projected onto the eye 7

Core First Responder Capabilities: Uniform • Multi-use materials that are self-cleaning, longlasting, and contamination resistant so no need to decon – Low visibility (for tactical necessity) – High visibility (for low light, poor weather, nighttime, or rescue purposes) • Sideboard suit or exoskeleton for greater strength – Load-bearing system that straps on to first responder to provide added mechanical advantage with lifting and carrying – Dispenses weight evenly 8

Core First Responder Capabilities: Advanced Technology • Customizable UAV – Automatically dispatches when call is received to provideo surveillance of scene and collect information to include exact building, conditions, thermal imaging, etc. – Technology validates the situation before departments respond • Remote response – Robots who respond on behalf of responder to first responders out of harms way 9

Fire Fighter Helmet Hood Mask/Facepiece SCBA PPE Gloves Tools Boots 10

Fire Fighter Helmet: Imaging • Integrated high-intensity-beam but low-profile illumination source • Automatically hardens for protection, no shield needed – Could be incorporated into hood • Additional components of heads-up display – Amount of remaining air – Graph showing carbon monoxide levels 11

Fire Fighter Helmet: Eye Protection • Eye protection – Retractable visor incorporated into helmet/mask/hood – Visor should allow for different transparency options (degrees of shading/tint) – Non-fogging – Corrective lenses to maximize vision 12

Fire Fighter Helmet: Communications • Ability to talk to someone beside you • Ability to know who an individual wants to talk to and when 13

Fire Fighter Helmet: Other Characteristics • Visual marking capability – LED light indicator which identifies rank, what piece of apparatus is being operated, etc. Light visible in smoky and dark environments. Information transmitted back to command center. • Integrate helmet with mask and hood into one system – Intimate, individual fit and function – No chin strap or nose cup needed – Easy attachment • Ability to keep head cool with cooling technology 14

Fire Fighter Mask/Facepiece • Alarm indicated remaining air supply – Audible, visual and vibrating at 75%, 50%, 25%, etc. – Should also predict how much air supply is needed for fire fighter to exit scene safely • Wider facepiece – Specifically in the lens for additional peripheral capabilities • Positive pressure – Automatically adjusts to fit fire fighter’s face • Entry/exit sensor 15

Fire Fighter Hood • Heat/flame resistant up to 1, 500 degrees • Protects against particulate (barrier) and steam exposure • Disposable • In conjunction with helmet/mask – covers the head and neck sufficiently *Note: possible that no hood is needed with the new helmet design, which could reduce cancer rates 16

Fire Fighter Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Material • Light weight • Form fitting, more mobility and flexibility, less bulky • Smart clothing: ability to morph into the need/ protection of the responder 17

Fire Fighter PPE: Components • Integrated self-rescue device – Additional harness • Increased fall protection – Survive up to a 30 -foot fall – Airbags that activate during fall • Nanotechnology to prevent absorption – Incorporated via direct fabric or layering • Integrated light in PPE or jacket, can be used as hand-held light source 18

Fire Fighter Gloves • Reduced in weight and bulk • Added grip strength – Maintains grip on person or machine • Integrated sensors – Detect surface temperature or contamination, alerts fire fighter – Information available via heads-up display • Protects against electrical current 19

Fire Fighter Tools • Tools equally or more effective than rabbit tool and halogen tool for rapid forced entry • Work in close quarters • Fully automated 20

Fire Fighter Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus • Equipped an hour and a half of real-time air supply • Measures duration based on current activities • Ability to ventilate fire fighter who is not breathing via facepiece until rescued • Clean, streamlined, no clasps, etc. ; weighs <15 lbs. • Positive pressure • Cooling capabilities • Low-profile, comfortable to wear • Integrated ensemble with no dangling hose 21

Fire Fighter Boots • Sole and toe protection – Specifically puncture resistant • • Ankle stability Shin protection Breathable, comfortable, light weight Optional traction – Slip resistant but traction can be switched depending on conditions • Equipped with sensors to detect electric currents – Also sensors located between sock and foot for reading 22

Police Patrol Officer 23

Police Uniform and Helmet • Helmet available for daily use • Two-piece uniform • Core capability protection plus heavier ballistics • Low signature • Respirator protection • Fall protection – Scarf inflates within helmet to provide head protection 24

Police Uniform: Special Mechanism • Part of exoskeleton • Alternate carrying system (vest or harness) • Advance capability for closure and attachment 25

Police Heads-Up Display • Facial recognition w/automatic background check • Fingerprint recognition – If not on file, creates a new file • Retina/iris scan • Subject’s information – Warrants, prior convictions, vehicle, and Do. D information • Virtual reality room – Provides information on particular scenes • Provides information on weapon (location, registration, type) 26

Police Eye Wear • Lights, night vision • Detection of explosive devices, toxic gases, other harmful items • Targeting system – Voice commanding – Allows for zooming in or out on target – Automatically targets item and shoots where officer is looking – Ability to shoot around corners • Communication through voice/eye command 27

Police Weapon • • • Immediate incapacitation but non-damaging Effect on all sized persons and animals Range from contact to >1 mile Not dependent on pain compliance Sensor only allows officer, not the suspect, to use the weapon • Enhances officer’s capabilities • Integrated with uniform 28

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 29

EMT Uniform: Characteristics • Comfortable to 4 hours • No exposed skin • Positive pressure • Decontamination – Alarm activates for necessary decon – Easy removal without recontaminating responder • High visibility • Inflatable protection for fall or injury – Protects against head injuries and primary/secondary impacts – Protects against weapons or physical harm 30

EMT Gloves • Reduced in weight and bulk • Sensor touch technology – Provides biometrics on patient from touch – Specifically provides temperature, infections, blood type, etc. 31

EMT Technology: Wearable Device • Audio/Video-conferencing capability to allow doctors to view/speak with patients • Evaluation of patients by accessing medical records • Access to electronic health record to allow paramedics to conduct full evaluation of patients • Language translator—from patient to EMT and back • Real-time training to tell paramedic what to do and how to do it 32

EMT Technology: Wearable Device, Contd. • • • Reads and monitors patient conditions Communicates to hospitals regarding patient status Alerts paramedics to possible hazards in the area Can voice record patient/care/case information Feeds information to traffic system Publically available applications show citizens how to treat victims before EMS arrival 33

EMT Technology: Better Monitor • Light weight and portable (cell phone size) • Wireless/wireless transfer of information • Provides reliable access to veins (w/ or w/out needle) • Hand-held oxygen generator • If system breaks down, data storage or cloud capabilities • Only presents relevant information to the particular incident 34

EMT Transportation • Google Cars (or similar technology) – – • • • Vehicle drives itself System controls traffic lights/stops Automatically transports via the quickest route Pulls over other vehicles on the route Real-time GPS available to hospitals Lift assist Non-restraint safety harness Reduction in size of transport vehicles Pods, monitors patient and cuts down on movement 35