An L.A. County employee makes the allegation in a whistleblower complaint and in interviews about the response to the fire that killed 19 people in Altadena.
Four-legged robots that scramble up stairs, stride over rubble, and stream inspection data — no preorder, no lab coat required.
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Rise of the AI Soldiers

The Phantom MK-1 looks the part of an AI soldier. Encased in jet black steel with a tinted glass visor, it conjures a visceral dread far beyond what may be evoked by your typical humanoid robot. And ...
Oregon lawmakers approved a short-term plan to help the Oregon Department of Transportation close a nearly $300 million budget shortfall.
Curt Isakson reminds that fires at commercial buildings are bigger, hotter, faster and more complex than fires at residences and that fireground commanders must plan for fire flow, staff rotation, RIT ...
Curt Isakson explains why a supervising officer, an incident operations officer and, sometimes, a safety officer and a water supply officer are needed for the complexity that ...
Two first responders were honored for their exemplary initiative and outstanding leadership in 2025 by the Aloha Exchange Club of East Hawaiʻi during a ceremony last Saturday. Officer Dallas Arce and ...
Hyde County Emergency Services (HCES) will utilize the ultralight vehicles, with Pivotal serving as an integral partner providing not only the vehicles but also comprehensive flight training and ...