Firehouse Tech & Comm eNL - Feb 3rd, 2023
 
 
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February 3, 2023

The application period to nominate your members for acts of bravery and heroism for the 2022 Firehouse Valor and Community Service Awards is open through March 1. We are looking for fire/rescue incidents that occurred in 2022, and to recognize ongoing community outreach efforts.

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FEATURES
John Oates keys on four fire operations for which the utilization of measurements and statistics shouldn't be discounted.
Jaime Reyes is likely to spark some thoughts regarding radio exchanges at the scene of fires through his insistence that far more attention must be paid to the process.
Nick Bonstell explains the basic sensors on a four-gas monitor and how to apply them on hazmat calls.
John Facella explains how NFPA ups its game when it comes to requirements for portable radios and remote speaker microphones.
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
The MARCS system provides statewide, secure, reliable public service wireless communication for first responders.
The City of Norman Emergency Communications and Operations Center will provide the necessary resources to safely and effectively respond to emergency operations to critical incidents.
West Haven's three fire departments will gets new radio equipment through a FEMA grant.