August 6, 2008 Firefighters test out new technology Play video

(Danica Pecirep, NECN: Worcester, MA) - New technology that could save the lives of firefighters was tested out Wednesday. It is being developed at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Worcester firefighters felt their way up the stairs at Worcester Polytech Wednesday. It was an exercise training for a situation they hope they never have to face.

Searching for downed firefighters is one of the most stressful things you ever have to do in the fire ground- and its something you never want to do- but with these tools and equipment it will probably help us.

Lt. John Griffin lead the team of firefighters testing new technology designed to find the exact location of firefighters inside a burning building.