Tracking Training Using FireJournal

FireJournal is an excellent tool for tracking your training activities. While training takes place in every fire department, how that training is managed and tracked varies by department and/or community. Unless there is a test related to a certificate, or … Read More

Introducing FireJournal Version 3

Introducing FireJournal Version 3. It’s big news. FireJournal has been rebuilt from the ground up. It’s all new. It’s very much the same. Our team listened to our testing cadre. We listened to our users. FireJournal 3 is the result. … Read More

Take the FireJournal Survey

As a firefighter, you know the importance of metrics. For our shop, getting proper feedback is an essential part of the FireJournal development process. Therefore, we invite you take the FireJournal survey. It’s free, there are prizes, and it will … Read More

Evaluating FireJournal

Before making a decision about the use of FireJournal, it’s worthwhile to download it, install it, and spend some time evaluating it. Because FireJournal is FREE, the key factor will be time. Do you have a few hours to evaluate … Read More

Drones Are Important to the Fire Service

Drones have been around for a number of years now. Yet, it’s only recently that fire departments have begun to take flight with these pilotless video tracking and capture devices (UAS). The uses for drones in firefighting is life critical. … Read More

Mapping Your Significant Incidents

Mapping your significant incidents could make a huge different in your historical management of incidents. Everyone is more visual today, so a map can highlight what you’ve done. Looking at your district and seeing a pin for every incident is … Read More

Great Comments: Improvements for FireJournal™

A big shout out to the fire officers from across the U.S. (and a few in international space, too) that have been sharing their thoughts on improvements to FireJournal™. The entire version 1.X version is designed to be used, enjoyed, … Read More

Settings in FireJournal™

Once you’ve downloaded FireJournal™, one of the first things you’ll want to do is set it up for your fire department. FireJournal™ comes with an example set of data representing a larger metro department. Simply select the Settings Menu, then … Read More