Smart Health Monitoring System for Firefighters: Real-Time Safety Through Wearable Technology
Suha Lasassmeh
Faculty Mentor
Suha Lasassmeh (Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering)
Project Description
In this project, we will design and test a smart health monitoring system to help keep firefighters safe while they are on duty. You will help build and program wearable devices that track vital signs like heart rate, body temperature, and environmental conditions such as heat and humidity. The goal is to alert supervisors in real time if a firefighter shows signs of stress or danger. This is a great opportunity to learn about sensors, coding, and how technology can be used to protect people in high-risk jobs. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn!
Technology or Computational Component
This project involves building a real-time health monitoring system using wearable technology and embedded sensors. The system collects physiological data such as heart rate and body temperature, as well as environmental data like heat and humidity. The student will work with microcontrollers (such as Arduino or similar platforms), sensors, and Bluetooth or Wi-Fi modules to collect and transmit the data. They will also help develop a simple interface—possibly using MATLAB, Python, or a mobile app—to display the data in real time for supervisors to monitor. Throughout the project, the student will gain hands-on experience with circuit prototyping, sensor integration, data acquisition, and basic programming. They will also learn how to troubleshoot hardware and software issues and understand how such systems can be applied in real-world, high-stakes environments like firefighting.