Saturday, November 21, 2009
Technology
FRI Exhibitor Preview
A sample of the products and services FIRE CHIEF advertisers will display in Denver, Aug. 14–16. Visit FIRE CHIEF at Booth 3021...
Call from the Wild
Zoos and farms mean large-animal rescue. The U.K. Fire Services can help get you ready. ...
Otis Ready
As elevator technology advances, officers must ensure rescuers have a specific knowledge base. ...
Out from Under
A South Carolina volunteer company learns valuable lessons after rescuing a child from under an overturned mobile home. ...
Communications
APCO, Motorola Release Communication Survey
Motorola and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials released the findings of a national survey to assess how public safety organizations use current communications technology and what future capabilities they would deploy to help improve emergency response, officer effectiveness, and public and officer safety....
Maine Fire Chiefs Move Toward Interoperability
The Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association began planning the implementation of the two Assistance to Firefighters Grants awarded for regional interoperable communications....
FDNY Gives Purvis $2.3M
The New York City Fire Department awarded Purvis Systems a $2.3 million contract to modernize its emergency reporting system/electro mechanical alarm display systems, or ERS/EMADS. ...
The Quiet Chief
He’s deliberative, soft-spoken, calm and driven to improve the fire service, which are some of the reasons Michael Varney is our Volunteer Chief of the Year....
Computers & Software
Necessary Expense
Strict adherence to state regulations and insurance requirements is essential for reimbursement. Selecting the right EMS billing software can make the difference....
Data Wish List
Planning for data use before stepping into the GIS-enabled world helps fire departments get the best system....
Platform Integration
The spatial analysis and visualization offered by GIS deliver a new level of preparedness. By Russ Johnson ...
Chicago Fire Department Goes on YouTube
The Chicago Fire Department has posted videos to YouTube to promote fire safety programs to a younger generation. The instructional videos discuss saving lives in dormitories and commercial and residential high-rises. ...
