Tech & Comm

The Firehouse.com Tech & Comm product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various firefighter and technical rescue technology and communications products and equipment, including CAD and dispatch systems, mobile and computer technology, software and applications, atmospheric monitoring, drones and options.

Fire Dispatch: Dispatcher Wellness: An Overlooked Concern

Barry Furey sheds light on the worrisome matter of dispatcher stress and physical risk.

Draganfly Announces New Payload Offerings

Draganfly has announced three new specialized payload offerings intended to expand agricultural research and environmental monitoring using drones.

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IL Fire Department to Modernize Station Alert System

New automated dispatch equipment to be installed at Rockford's 11 fire stations could cut response times in cases when there are multiple calls at the same time, officials said.

Bryx Partners with Linxup for Apparatus Tracking Solutions

Bryx customers can sign up with Linxup and view their apparatus tracking data through Bryx software applications, further enhancing the data available through the Bryx platform.

Draganfly Purchasing Dronelogics Systems

Draganfly, a systems developer in the UAV and UVS industry, has entered into an agreement to purchase Dronelogics Systems Inc.

RapidDeploy Nimbus Earns FirstNet Listed Designation

Following a rigorous review process, RapidDeploy Nimbus is now FirstNet Listed and accessible via the FirstNet App Catalog.

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UL FSRI Fire Safety Academy: Where Science Meets the Street

UL FSRI's Fire Safety Academy is a new online learning management system equipped with numerous training courses designed for real-world application.

OH Officials Still Debating $10M Comms Upgrade

Butler County officials continue to debate whether a $10 million emergency comms system replacement was worth it even as the debt is nearly paid off.

PA County 9-1-1 Calls Taking Longer to Dispatch Since Merger

Since the June merger of the Lehigh County and Allentown 9-1-1 operations, dispatch times have grown, and the head of Allentown's firefighters union says that's “definitely cause for concern.'

ESO Predicts Key Fire Trends for 2020

ESO, a leading data and software company in the emergency services, has shared the trends it predicts will have the biggest impact on fire departments in 2020.

Product of the Day: TargetSolutions Check It

Bryx Bringing Station Alerting System to TX

Bryx Providing Alerting Systems to MI Stations

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Product of the Day: Sigtronics SE-9 Wireless Headset

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SC County Replaces CAD System with New Tech

Charleston County's 9-1-1 Center has signed a contract with RapidDeploy to replace its on-premises Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.

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Product of the Day: Kussmaul USB Dual Charging Port 4.8

The Dual USB Charging Port is a quick and easy way to recharge electronic devices in the patrol vehicle.

TAC 1 Systems

TAC 1 Systems is your one-stop parts & accessory house for mission critical radios & electronic devices. We carry the parts you need to keep all the radios, flashlights, medical devices, equipment and gadgets you use, in-service and performing optimally.

The success or failure of an entire response can rest upon actions that are taken or are not taken during the exchange between dispatch and citizens. A firefighter learning crucial facts after arriving on scene is a dangerous substitute for the relay of details during dispatch and response.

Fire Dispatch: Reputation Management Begins Here

Barry Furey says departments must equip their telecommunicators with the tools—in particular, the training—that are needed to ensure their standing.

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Fire Technology: AskRail: The Rail Responder App

Charles Werner's insight into the AskRail app for railroad incidents reflects the continual efforts to improve the app's usefulness.

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Ultrasound Tool Helps VA Firefighters ID Injuries

The Newport News Fire Department is one of about 30 in the country using portable ultrasound devices on EMS calls.

Upon arrival on scene, it’s important to remember to read the smoke first, not the fire. Because the fire is bright, one’s eyes go to it quickly, which might stop you from reading the danger signs that the smoke indicates.

CLUES: Sizing Up Using Your TIC

Thermal-imaging instructor Joe DeVito believes that the use of the TIC should be incorporated into first size-up information.

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NH Fire Department Launches New Alert System

The Lebanon Fire Department has launched a new automated alert system aimed at improving response times and freeing dispatchers for additional tasks.

PA County Approves $16M Comms Upgrade

Cambria County commissioners have voted unanimously to approve a $16.9 million contract for upgrades to the county’s public safety radio system.

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Stephen King Gives $10K to ME Fire Department

Best-selling author Stephen King's foundation has given $10,000 to the Norway Fire Department to upgrade communications equipment.

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SMARTpaper: Mobile Technology: Enhancing Firefighters' Capabilities

Firefighters have always relied on their training, experience and senses to keep them safe and efficient in a job that puts their life on the line.

CAL FIRE Partners with RadioMobile on AVL Technology

CAL FIRE has partnered with RadioMobile to equip all frontline vehicles with automatic vehicle location (AVL) technology that functions wherever vehicles travel.

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Pierce and Fotokite Establish Exclusive Alliance

Pierce Manufacturing and Fotokite have established an exclusive alliance to provide situational awareness systems to firefighters and first responders.

Cal Water Utility Announces $160K in FD Grants

California Water Service has announced the 10 winners of its first Firefighter Grant Program, created this year to support the needs of fire departments in the utility’s service areas.