Firehouse Tech & Comm eNL - Jul 1st, 2022
 
 
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July 1, 2022

In this on-demand webchat, Jerry Streich from Ops Central discusses the future of technology in the fire service, common terms and platforms to manage your communities needs for emergency management.

Vector Solutions' Tim Riley is a former fire training officer and an early adapter of digital training platforms. Download his top three tips for maximizing fire department training with a digital system.

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FEATURES
Barry Furey believes fire officials must keep abreast of proposed changes in major technology and regulations in order to remain ahead of the curve.
Kristen Wade sheds light on the methods of those who participate in swatting, or making fake 9-1-1 calls, and how firefighters and EMS providers can prepare for the possibility.
Denise L. Smith and Craig A. Haigh explain how technology can help the fire service, particularly related to key areas that have the biggest impact on firefighter injuries and fatalities.
Charles Werner explains how numerous innovations in drone technology are affecting and will change how the fire service saves the lives of the public and firefighters.
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
The donated unit, worth $15,000, can detect gases from a distance, keeping Sterling Heights firefighters out of potentially explosive situations.
Amherst officials say there is an "urgent need" for a 200-foot communications tower to help in areas where fire radios and phones currently do not work.
Fire Chiefs in Allen County are sounding the alarm over the outdated paging equipment currently in use that needs replacement.