US DoD Launches New AI Based Fire-Fighting Project In California

February 16, 2019 by Marc Handelman in Artificial Intelligence, Physical Security, Physical Sciences, First Responders, Fire Science

via Doug Cameron, reporting for The Wall Street Journal, comes a well-crafted artificial intelligence screed(paywall) that just might have a truly positive impact. Targeting wildfires in Califormia, the DoD will swing it's massive research and development apparatus targeting the devastation left by these fires. Now, if the Department can just develop software looking for incompetent utility companies that are the cause of fires like the 'Campfire'(paywall) wildfire (the deadliest fire in the State of Californias' history)...

September - National Preparedness Month →

August 28, 2017 by Marc Handelman in Canines, First Responders, Law Enforcement, Public Safety Personnel, Contingency Planning, Continuity, Disaster Planning, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Recovery

Folks, September has been designated by FEMA as National Preparedness Month. Around here, at Infosecurity.US, we will be honoring Our First Responders, and Their Canine Partners During National Preparedness Month. And Remember: Don't Wait. Communicate. Make a family emergency plan today. Learn more at Ready.gov.