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Technology reshaped firefighting in Leesburg, chief says
Summary
Chief Joe Mirra described advances from bulky early thermal imagers and gasoline-powered extrication tools to modern portable thermal cameras and battery-powered extrication tools, noting both operational benefits and new challenges.
Chief Joe Mirra told Inside Leesburg that technology has transformed firefighting operations since his hiring in 2002. He contrasted the large, early thermal imaging equipment with today's highly portable devices and noted a shift from gasoline-powered extrication tools to battery-operated electric units.
"When I first got hired, all of our extrication equipment ' the jaws of life ' they were all gasoline powered. And now we're all transitioning over to battery operated electric," Mirra said, adding that technological gains bring new operational challenges as well as improvements in capability.
