March 08, 2019 • 3 minute read

Tracking Firefighters in burning buildings

New technology to help track firefighters in burning building can be tested by environmental test chambers manufactured by Associated Environmental Systems

McMaster University researchers, working with partners at other universities, have created a motion-powered, fireproof sensor that can track the movements of firefighters, steelworkers, miners and others who work in high-risk environments where they cannot always be seen.