The mission--save lives and protect property--never changes, but tactics, how we accomplish this inspired work, continually advance and evolve, affected by the advances and opportunities we receive from new technologies. In Fire Engineering's Tech Zone you will stay informed about the new technologies available to the fire service and those being developed for the fire service.
| Being prepared is the keystone of our oath to service; preparation is based on the knowledge and access to the best and most effective tools possible. In the Tech Zone, you will always find the latest tools, software, apparatus improvements, safety advances, computer technology, mapping tools, and insightful articles on how to make these advances work for you. The articles are written by fellow firefighters using the tools written by the manufacturers and evaluations by folks like NIST and UL. Read our Tech Today columns to review the latest new releases featured in Fire Engineering, as well as a section devoted to our annual Technology Roundup. Be informed, connected, and prepared. Visit the Tech Zone regularly and never be the last to know again. |
About Firehouse Software
Your Complete Records Management System.
Every day, first responders are presented with complex situations, dangerous environments...and loads of reporting requirements. FIREHOUSE Software is the only software developed from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with every detail of your emergency operation - paperwork included. From the initial call to the final report, and everything in between, FH software provides you with powerful tools you need to get the job done. www.firehousesoftware.com
FH Analytics
Not just data management...data intelligence.
FH Analytics opens up a whole new dimension of tools for intelligent decision making. Now fire departments can use this multidirectional data analysis tool to evaluate the data collected from all modules of FH Software, gleaning critical decision-making and planning intelligence faster and more readily than ever before. The easy to navigate dashboard interface provides real time information at a glance, giving immediate insight into staff training and equipment needs, turn out and reaction times, incident compliance rates, standards of coverage, and more.
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- Automatic search and display of relevant preplans
- Customizable dispatch notifications
- Set/modify incident information in real-time with fleet-wide updates
- View/utilize multiple incidents
- Incident creation
- Hazmat modeling and guidance
- Includes Premium Navteq mapset for North America
- Layer and view manager button to change all layers of target map
- Address resolution using local and commercial mapsets
- View multiple maps
- Pulls occupancy preplan data from FH
- Copy/paste/bookmark maps
- Automated audible turn-by-turn navigation to the incident site
- Real-time unit routing capabilities
- Quickly locate hydrants, Knox™ boxes, hazardous materials, sprinkler systems, floor plans and contact information
- Simple to use touch screen interface
- Pictometry integration with touch-based distance measuring tool
- Automates the calculation and display of the EPA/NOAA Cameo/Aloha aerial dispersion model for open air incidents
Visit our web site to see a full list of features!
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Swedish Norwegian Collaboration on Fire Technology
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Student Volunteers Fill Need for NY Department
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WPI Honored for Developing Technology that Increases Firefighter Safety
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Primary Flow Signal Creates New Business Unit
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Los Angeles Fire Chief Defends Department
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Mount Vernon FR Enhances FR Fabrics
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Building Better Firefighter Gear by Using 3-D Imaging
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About Firehouse Software
Your Complete Records Management System.
Every day, first responders are presented with complex situations, dangerous environments...and loads of reporting requirements. FIREHOUSE Software is the only software developed from the ground up to integrate seamlessly with every detail of your emergency operation - paperwork included. From the initial call to the final report, and everything in between, FH software provides you with powerful tools you need to get the job done. www.firehousesoftware.com
