The latest version of FireJournal™, the ideal fire station management solution, was just uploaded to the app store. It is a significant evolution and we hope you enjoy using it. Thanks to input from firefighters (you, our customers), we’ve implemented … Read More
Survey Results for Firefighters and Tablets
Our latest survey results are in… Every 90 days, we offer first responders the opportunity to share their interests and demonstrate how they are using technology. This is very important for our team, as we learn more each calendar quarter … Read More
Update on FireJournal Road Map
The evolution of FireJournal is continuing on time and schedule. As per our previous posts, PureCommand is working diligently to move FireJournal from a tool that invites first responders to learn about the potential for incident and journal management to … Read More
A Sneak Peek at the FireJournal Roadmap
FireJournal is an ever-expanding software solution for first responders. Designed by a combination of firefighters and software experts, FireJournal is unlike any other iOS software solution. To be different means starting with a simple but strong foundation, and to … Read More
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Getting Assistance When You Need It
If you’re experiencing any issues with FireJournal, there are a number of options available to you relative to help and support. If you experience a failure of any type, we suggest you access our online help system. You can reach … Read More
How Important is EHR for EMS?
As more EMS agencies begin to adapt to Electronic Health Records (EHR) and to comply with new laws, policies and regulations, the how, why and when are taking center stage. Agencies that provide ambulance service specifically are eager to see … Read More
Modeling Future Disaster Readiness is Closer Than You Know.
It’s been nearly 11 years since the tragedy of 9/11 in New York, Pennsylvania, and the Pentagon. In that time, remarkable work has been done relative to counter terrorism. But we’re still in the midst of evolution relative to the … Read More
Is a Smart Phone or iPad Useful for Initial Sizeups?
You’re the commander of a single engine company and you’re en route to a structure fire. It’s early in the morning and you’ve just completed relief as have all of the other companies in your battalion. Nobody has completed line … Read More
Type 3 Incident Management Teams and Technology
In August 2003, the US Fire Administration created a focus group that included fire and emergency services officers and experts (nationwide) to discuss and determine how to best implement Type 3 Incident Management Teams (IMTs). The focus group agreed to … Read More
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Fire Departments and Gathering of Data: Part Two
As communities fight for emergency resources, budgets, and access to first responder performance data, it is becoming essential for fire departments and other first responder agencies to develop appropriate processes to not only develop accurate data, but to extract and … Read More
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