Emergency Response
Broadband for First Responders legislation should be passed, says head of fire chiefs group
IAFC President Jack Parow recently testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security, declaring his association's support for the Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011. Parow said that the act's passage would support the build out of a national public-safety interoperable broadband network to be used during local and/or multiagency incidents to securely transmit mission-critical data, video and voice across jurisdictions....
Pierce truck rescue crews get unrestricted view as they approach incident
Pierce Manufacturing's newly unveiled DASH CF (cab forward) offers greater space in the driver and officer area, more shoulder and elbow room in the back of the cab and greater visibility on all three sides of the cab....
App displays medical images on the Apple iPhone and iPad
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared a mobile radiology application that lets physicians view medical images on the Apple iPhone and iPad....
On the drawing board: Rescue ladder for fire trucks
Orville Douglas Denison, 72, has been modeling his inventions since he was a child, even receiving recognition for his aeronautics concepts that were published in the Academy of Model Aeronautics when he was just 15 years old....
Florida fire team gets up-to-date rescue vehicle on tight budget
Though it might see incongruous, ambulances can be made safer but still be affordable. All it takes is the right mix of experience, practicality, innovation, persistence and forward thinking....
Storehouse of hazardous materials response resources now on the web
National Hazardous Materials Fusion Center officials unveiled a responder-driven data collection, analysis and education Web portal as part of a collaborative effort between the U.S. DOT and IAFC....
Delivering emergency medical services through fire departments
Richard Serino, who serves as FEMA's deputy administrator, discusses how EMS is an essential component of FEMA's response to large-scale incidents....
EMTs needed to test out iPad app
PEPID, a developer of clinical decision-support information and technology, is calling for iPad users to help test the latest version of its subscription-based software suite used as a reference tool for point-of-care practitioners....
Thompson Pump emergency response team fought Gulf oil spill
Thompson Pump Co. mobilized its Emergency Response Team to provide pumping equipment, supplies, manpower and a wealth of tactical knowledge to areas devastated by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill....
Firefighter feedback leads to new fire service radio
Motorola's APX700 XE radio addresses firefighters' concerns over digital audio quality by using a two-microphone design that filters out background noise and acoustic- and noise-cancelling software tailored to the loud noises encountered on the fireground, said Brenda Herold, a company vice president....
DHS funding saves California firefighter jobs
The Hemet (Calif.) City Council will vote next week to approve a measure that would accept a $2.26 million grant from the Department of Homeland Security that would fund the fire department for the next two years and prevent a station from being closed....
Snow and ice storms have huge economic impact, so plowing is crucial
Every winter in communities across the country, snow and ice derail local economies for hours, days or sometimes longer....
Manufacturer delivers beach cleaners to Gulf spill
Cherrington Enterprises' beach cleaning equipment is getting a workout on the Gulf Coast. The company got its initial order from BP for beach cleaning gear shortly after the Deepwater Horizon accident....
Fire and emergency vehicle maintenance program headed to Chicago
The IAFC's Emergency Vehicle Management Section will host its annual apparatus maintenance workshop Aug. 25-26, in Chicago....
Product with long history is fighting Gulf spill
Oil-absorbent booms made from a 3,000-year-old Egyptian hibiscus plant called kenaf are containing the Deepwater Horizon oil spill throughout the Gulf of Mexico....
Need for equipment grows after Deepwater Horizon spill
Oil from the Deepwater Horizon spill is nearing Pensacola Beach in Florida's Panhandle, and government officials are clamoring for beach cleaning equipment....
Is the public safety profession becoming safer?
Earlier this year, we reported that the number of law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2009 was the lowest in 50 years. Now comes word that, for the first time in three years, the number of on-the-job firefighter deaths in the United States has dropped below 100....
Work boat firm ramps up production
SeaArk Marine has announced immediate plans to expand its production capacity to respond to needs from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill....
Regional training centers provide common ground for fire, police
Regional training centers provide a safe haven for firefighters who want to hone their skills in real-world scenarios, live fires and classroom discussions. But regional centers aren't dedicated solely to fire departments....
Ohio fire department deploys fingerprint biometrics service to access patient records
Responders are using BIO-key International's biometric solution to scan program enrollee's fingerprints in order to gain instant access to health records on scene....
N.Y. county gets wide-ranging public safety radio system
Saratoga County, N.Y., is creating a countywide communications system that will provide interoperability with state, county and local agencies. As part of the setup, the county has inked an $11.8 million contract with Motorola...
Versatile van performs multiple government fleet tasks
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is no stranger to fleet managers. In fact, more than 130,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since it was introduced in 2001....
International Association of Fire Fighters' SCBA Prototype to be Built
IAFF's Rich Duffy said the association has been working on a next-generation design that uses pressure-vessel technology to reduce the form factor and weight compared to those units currently in use....
Dialogic Communications Corp. consolidates into PlantCML
PlantCML, an EADS North America company, has consolidated its wholly owned subsidiary, Dialogic Communications Corporation (DCC), and its affiliated brands into one brand, that of PlantCML....
InterAct offers stimulus grant-matching program for public safety
InterAct Public Safety Systems announced a $1.5 million stimulus grant-matching program for public-safety agencies that plan to upgrade their mission-critical communications systems by June 2011....
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