Working Harder and SMARTer Through Next-Generation Technology.

UNITED States. Dept. of Homeland Security; NATIONAL Fire Protection Association; MIXED reality; VIRTUAL reality; AUGMENTED reality

The article presents advances being made under the leadership of the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (DHS-S&T) Next Generation First Responder Apex Program, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), which are focused on saving lives through advancement of SMART technologies in the sector of global fire and emergency response industry. It presents information on use of virtual reality and augmented reality and Mixed Reality (MR) as part of smart technology.