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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Fire Technology Articles
Phenix Technology Announces TL-2 Miller 1884 Fire HelmetPhenix Technology, Inc. is introducing the Phenix TL-2 Miller 1884, an NFPA-compliant traditional leather fire helmet. |
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SWAC Ensures Secure Access to Critical Infrastructure Sites
Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), a provider of trusted identity solutions, brings to market an unprecedented solution that enables public agencies and priv...
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Discuss Advances in Firefighter PPE in Upcoming Twitter Chat
On May 21 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. EDT, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will host a Twitter chat with F...
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Fire-Lite Alarms ECC Mass Notification System Recognized by Security Industry Association
Fire-Lite Alarms by Honeywell (NYSE:HON) announces its new Emergency Command Center (ECC) has earned the top Mass Notification System award in the Security I...
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TheFireStore’s Facebook Application Offers Wish List Creation
TheFireStore.com has partnered with Axle Digital to launch a Social Wishlist on the Facebook page of TheFireStore.com.
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Firefighting Technology Roundup: Bioterror Detection, Heat-Monitoring Sensor, and More
Mary Jane Dittmar reviews some new technologies that may assist firefighters, including a method for detecting bioterrorism threats and infections, per...
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Epic from Real-Time Technology Group Delivers Credentialing Solution for First Responders
Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), a provider of trusted identity solutions, announces advanced personal identity and training verification for First Respond...
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Climber Dies in Fiery Fall in Seattle
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Find Me 911 Advocates Emergency Call Reliability in Wireless Age
Find me 911 is an organization in formation that supports a robust indoor location capability, which includes first responders, PSAP operators, public safety...
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FDIC 2013: RAE Systems to Showcase Real-Time Wireless Fireground Gas, Radiation Detection on iPads and Smartphones
RAE Systems will demonstrate its new wireless area and personal gas and radiation detection monitor data in a ProRAE Guardian browser-based “connected threat...
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NIST Tests in NYC Suggest How to Improve Emergency Radio Communications
New tests of wireless emergency safety equipment by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) have defined the challenges more precisely and ...
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Caesar's Palace Welcomes AFSA's 2013 Convention & Exhibition
Whether your fire sprinkler company is large or small, specializes in residential, commercial, or only maintenance and service work, the challenges of today'...
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Morphix Technologies Releases New Chameleon Nitrogen Dioxide Cassette
Morphix Technologies®, in the field of science of colorimetric detection devices for dangerous chemical gases, has developed a nitrogen dioxide sensor casset...
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Cyberterrorism Preparedness for Fire and Emergency Services
Kevin Coleman discusses what a combined physical terrorist attack (like a bombing) combined with a cyberattack might mean for firefighters and first responde...
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New Fleet Packages of Electric Bicycles Now AvailableMarket Builders, Inc. announces that it will distribute fleet packages of the new Polaris eBikes to police, fire and public safety departments. |
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908 Devices and IQT Enter Strategic Partnership to Develop New Mass Spectrometry Analyzers
908 Devices, an innovator in field-portable chemical analysis, today announced it has entered into a strategic partnership with In-Q-Tel (IQT), the independe...
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NIST Seeks Senior Executive Service (SES) Position
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Gaithersburg, Maryland, is seeking a highly qualified individual for the position of Director, Sma...
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Registration for 2013 Hazus Conference Now Open
Registration for the 2013 Hazus Conference is now open. Please visit http://hazusconference2013.eventbrite.com/ to register and learn more about the Hazus Co...
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AZ Fire Crews Test Out Firefighter Locating and Tracking TechnologyPhoenix (AZ) firefighters are testing out a new technology that allows the tracking and monitoring of fire personnel inside of structures. |
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StreetWise CADlink Adds Investor and PartnerHangar 14 Solutions accounces that that Jeff Cahill has been added to its StreetWise CADlink management team as both an investor and partner. |
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Digitech Undertakes Massive IT Upgrade
Digitech Computer, Inc. announced today the completion of a large-scale project to upgrade and improve the company's Information Technology architecture and ...
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Suspicious Powder Incidents Require the Right ToolsFirst responders know that white powder scenarios -- or suspected biological threats -- require quick and decisive action. |
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OUC Celebrates National 9-1-1 Education Month
The Office of Unified Communications (OUC) recognizes April as National 9-1-1 Education Month and joins with national public safety leaders across the countr...
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Find Success with Online Training and EducationBudget cuts and staff reductions are forcing departments to find better, more manageable ways of delivering training. |
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TECGEN® Brands Bring New Category Expertise to INVISTAINVISTA has acquired Ashburn Hill Corp., associated intellectual property—including the TECGEN® brands—and a manufacturing operation in Texas. |
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HAIX Partnering with Schmidt Peterson Motorsports for 2013 Race Season
HAIX®, a manufacturer of innovative and high quality fire fighting, rescue, law enforcement, hunting, and forestry footwear is proud to announce it’s affilia...
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Maryland County to Offer 911 Texting for Speaking, Hearing ImpairedFrederick County (MD) is one of the first jurisdictions in the country to offer the option to text 911. |
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What's Wrong with This Picture? The Fire Service and Internet Commentary
The Internet has allowed the fire service to share photos and videos and learn from other departments, but it also allows some to scrutinize fireground opera...
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Pelican Appoints Dave Becker As Vice President Sales Consumer Electronics DivisionPelican Products has appointed Dave Becker as Vice President Sales Consumer Electronics division. |
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High School Building Code Program Meets Presidential Challenge
An established training program supported by the International Code Council addresses a presidential challenge to meet the demands of a high-tech economy.
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CMS and ONC Release Advancing Interoperability and Health Information ExchangeOn behalf of our Federal EMS partners, we would like to make you aware of this information: |
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Show Your Pride with Personalized Plates from TheFireStore.comTheFireStore.com, the leading online source for firefighting professionals, allows you to build custom license plates from one to one hundred or more. |
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York County Department of Emergency Services Advances 9-1-1 Technology
York County Department of Emergency Services (YCDES), Pennsylvania, is moving to the next generation of 9-1-1 technology from their current software partner.
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FL Fire Department Unveils New Fire Truck SimulatorMiami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue's Training Division recently took delivery of a state-of-the-art driving simulator. |
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Tablet Command Establishes Giving Plan with the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
Simple Track LLC, the creators of Tablet Command, an incident command iPad app, announced that it has committed a portion of every sale to the National Falle...
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"ManDown App" a New Life-Saving Personal Safety AppA team of four professional firefighters has developed a smartphone app that has the potential to save lives. |
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
