Technology & Communications Web Exclusives

  • Critical Information For First Responders: “Where Do We Turn?”

    Recently, I have been advocating the creation of a website that would provide information to the nation's first responders. I would like to update you on several initiatives that are underway and again ask, "Where does the first responder fit into...

    Article • August 1st, 2002

  • Are you connected? - Part 1 The Emergency Email Network

    While surfing the web for various notification services/programs, I ran across the Emergency Email Network.

    Article • July 19th, 2002

  • USFA & NIPC Information Sharing Agreement

    Agreement solidifies an effort to enhance the security and readiness of the nation's first responders to deal with potential terrorist threats.

    Article • July 1st, 2002

  • What’s New With Wireless?

    Article Available Online Soon!

    Article • June 1st, 2002

  • Critical Information to First Responders

    In my last article for the TechZone, I proposed a website that would provide information to the nation's first responders.

    Article • May 23rd, 2002

  • Battle Of The Bands

    Barry Furey provides a guide to choosing the radio system that’s right for your department.

    Article • May 1st, 2002

  • Physical Security: New Priorities, New Strategies

    Homeland Defense Training Conference Coverage

    Article • April 22nd, 2002

  • FCC Rules to Help 911 Response

    With vote, officials hope emergency personnel may better respond to calls

    Article • March 29th, 2002

  • Satellites Used To Search WTC Site

    FDNY is using satellite technology to record the precise locations of human remains and personal possessions of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

    Article • March 27th, 2002

  • Weldon Explores Crisis Response

    Congressman Curt Weldon (R-PA) led a Capitol Hill hearing to explore procurement needs for emergency personnel responding to a natural or manmade disasters.

    Article • March 12th, 2002

  • Weldon's view of 'What's Next?'

    On March 4th, I had the privilege of talking one on one with Congressman Curt Weldon R-Pennsylvania via telephone. This interview was done the night prior to the congressional hearing on Crisis Procurement which Congressman Weldon served as chair.

    Article • March 12th, 2002

  • A Glimpse into the Future of the National Fire Academy

    The National Fire Academy is undergoing many significant changes that will have a positive impact on fire service training.

    Article • February 21st, 2002

  • Technology, Terrorism And Politics

    This column has created an internal struggle within my soul about technology issues for the fire service. While I have in the past looked well beyond the present technologies with a hopeful vision of new and exciting devices, I am reminded that many...

    Article • January 31st, 2002

  • Fla. EMS Dept Goes Wireless

    Estero Fire Rescue, in FL, has added technology to its EMS arsenal with the implementation of a wireless, paperless reporting system.

    Article • January 28th, 2002

  • Technology and the Terrorist Attacks: Part 3

    Robots played a critical role in many ways at the WTC. The Center for Robot-Assisted Search and Rescue responded with its diverse cache of robots within 6 hours to the WTC disaster with teams from Foster-Miller

    Article • January 21st, 2002