In this modern age of technological wonder, where all aspects of life are connected to a myriad of devices and systems, why is it that fire departments and emergency services are so far behind the curve?

Up until 2017, no scientific research had been conducted on first responders’ needs and preferences for digital pre-incident plans. That year, APX collaborated with the University of Ottawa to launch a research project to collect the data.

In this modern age of technological wonder, where all aspects of life are connected to a myriad of devices and systems, why is it that fire departments and emergency services are so far behind the curve?

In the era of big data, just like those of past technological advances, there are always those who jump into the fray hoping to make money off of yet-to-be-understood technological paradigms. And, though commendable as it pertains to the entrepreneurial spirit, the...