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  • Emergency Communications: 5 Events Shaping the Future Of Fire Service Communications
    Emergency Communications: 5 Events Shaping the Future Of Fire Service Communications

    According to some, it was predicted that 2012 would see the end of civilization. That was not to be, but one truism about last year that cannot be denied is that events that occurred in 2012 will shape the future of fire service communications...

    Article • January 3rd, 2013

  • The Five Most Common Myths Of Thermal Imaging
    The Five Most Common Myths Of Thermal Imaging

    Errant information related to thermal imaging seems to permeate the fire service. I am not sure what causes this, but it seems like several topics simply will not die and keep getting reintroduced. What bothers me most is that, often times, these...

    Article • January 1st, 2013

  • New Products 1/13
    New Products 1/13

    Inflatable Boats RESCUE ONE CONNECTOR BOAT has introduced the Rescue ONE Inflatable Boat Series, featuring smaller, lighter-weight boats designed for rescue operations. Standard features include five separate air chambers, each with its own fill...

    Article • January 1st, 2013

  • The Station Uniform Shirt
    The Station Uniform Shirt

    Firefighters wear structural turnout gear and other components of personal protective equipment (PPE) to provide protection against multiple hazards, most notably thermal injury. The use of such protection is absolutely necessary, but it also imposes...

    Article • January 1st, 2013

  • Thermal Imagers: What's Your Deployment Model?

    Thermal imagers are now within the budgetary grasp of most fire departments, but have you consider what your deployment model says about your intentions? This article helps you plan strategically to position your equipment in readiness for combat.

    Article • December 18th, 2012

  • App Makes Bystanders Key in Cardiac Arrest Survival
    App Makes Bystanders Key in Cardiac Arrest Survival

    Heather Caspi details the mobile app that's catching fire in cities around the country to help cardiac arrest victims.

    Article • December 10th, 2012

  • 2012 Top Innovations
    2012 Top Innovations

    Online University Columbia Southern University (CSU), a completely online university, was established to meet the demand for alternatives to the traditional university experience. CSU online degree programs allow non-traditional students to honor...

    Article • December 1st, 2012

  • Four Common Myths About Next Generation 9-1-1
    Four Common Myths About Next Generation 9-1-1

    As the implementation of Next Generation 9-1-1 approaches, there are still many common misconceptions about what it is and what it does. This article examines four common myths about Next Generation 9-1-1.

    Article • December 1st, 2012

  • Fire Dispatch: Five Communications Drills That Could Save Your Life
    Fire Dispatch: Five Communications Drills That Could Save Your Life

    Although fire chiefs and training officers often struggle for training materials, emergency communications are rarely deeply explored. Let’s face it; practicing talking on a radio is not as exciting as a live burn or practicing the proper placement...

    Article • November 1st, 2012

  • Narrowband Mandate Looming: What You Need to Know
    Narrowband Mandate Looming: What You Need to Know

    Charles Werner shares last minute details to help departments meet the FCC's narrowbanding mandate deadline of Jan. 1.

    Article • September 26th, 2012

  • Colo. FD Looks at iPads for Tracking & Prevention
    Colo. FD Looks at iPads for Tracking & Prevention

    Jarret Winkelman shares how the South Metro Fire Department is looking to utilize iPads at all operational levels, from fire prevention efforts to inspections and more. Plus, how fire departments can use the iPad right out of the box.

    Article • September 25th, 2012

  • Dispatch Protocols For Active-Shooter Incidents
    Dispatch Protocols For Active-Shooter Incidents

    Barry Furey explains the critical role that dispatchers and communications centers play during active-shooter events. They play an important role in firefighter safety through the collection and dissemination of timely and accurate information.

    Article • September 1st, 2012

  • Security 2012: More Than A Lock and Key
    Security 2012: More Than A Lock and Key

    Barry Furey examines the need for solid security of all fire department technology applications to protect gas card numbers, pre-plans filled with exotic materials, keypad codes for secured properties and more.

    Article • August 1st, 2012

  • Operating the Single-Staffed Emergency Dispatch Center
    Operating the Single-Staffed Emergency Dispatch Center

    John O’Brien shares how one person can manage inbound and outbound communications at a dispatch center.

    Article • April 25th, 2012

  • Wildfire Detection in the 21st Century
    Wildfire Detection in the 21st Century

    Mike Archer examines how technology is changing the role of the 100-year-old fire lookout towers that were often the fire line of defense for fires in the wildland.

    Article • April 24th, 2012

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