Integrating IoT Devices to Help First Responders Save Lives

For first responders, the prospect of smart traffic lights is a welcome change. By operating in conjunction with GPS technology in response vehicles, smart traffic lights can help first responders easily avoid traffic congestion and safely reduce response times. Sensors that monitor the structural integrity of buildings, bridges, sidewalks and roads can improve safety by detecting issues before they cause an accident. With preventive maintenance, cities can avoid the costs associated with everything from minor injuries caused by an uneven sidewalk to major car wrecks or other fatal accidents.