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Augmented reality technology is becoming more popular in the public safety community. For example, fire departments are starting to test out AR helmets and masks to enhance firefighters’ situational awareness.

Augmented reality — in which digital information is overlaid onto a view of the real world via a headset, glasses or smartphone — can help first responders gather information about the locations they are moving through, provide structural layouts and even help with training. The National Institute of Standards and Technology earlier this year launched a contest to attract solutions using…