There is an ongoing discussion about the value and real capability for the iPad in the Fire Service. Some agencies are fearful of making big changes quickly, and the iPad represents a significant shift from traditional PC/toughbook style applications. Others … 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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Gov Alerts Capability Included in Apple’s iOS 6
Apple continues to listen to customers, and the latest release of iOS 6 is a solid reminder that the fruit company is committed to government and first responders. Actually, this goes way beyond first responders, and the now included “Government … Read More
Key Uses for the iPad in Emergency Services
Typically, when speaking about emergency services and mobile computing, the discussion quickly turns to ePCR software, or CAD, or ICS. The fact of the matter however, is that mobile apps can serve first responders in a number of ways, and … Read More
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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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The Importance of Simulations
In the 1960s, structure fires were a common occurrence in large urban cities. As a result of evolution of the fire code, technology, and fire suppression tactics, fires are no longer the daily part of many firefighters lives. In Los … Read More
Fire Officer Survey Will Help Define Tools For the Future
If you’re a fire officer, fire commissioner, or fire chief, you’re invited to take a free, short but quality online survey related to the use of technology in the fire service. Today, too many developers think they know all of … Read More
ICS Origins
<img class="aligncenter wp-image-61" title="ICS-promo-banner" src="http://pcnews.rcomcreative.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/ICS-promo-banner1 c20 cialis.jpg” alt=”” width=”696″ height=”250″ /> The issue of incident management is one that continues to evolve. In the early 1970s, a number of significant wildfires in Southern California proved challenging to the point of … Read More
