TOKYO >> Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency plans to deploy unmanned firefighting robots and other specialized vehicles as part of its efforts to enhance the equipment and machinery ...

Dallas Fire-Rescue can use the robot to drive right up to the train and hose down the vessels while minimizing the risks to firefighters on the scene.

Chester Fire Captain Kevin Postlewait went through training with the state-of-the-art robot he says will make his job as a diver easier. "Our plan is to use it for recovery of weapons, vehicles ...

"We have increased the manpower. 365 vehicles have been deployed, including Quick Fire Response Vehicles, ATVs, firefighting robots and bikes, a lot of new technology has been introduced," she added.