Firehouse Tech & Comm eNL - Mar 3rd, 2023
 
 
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March 3, 2023

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FEATURES
With recent advancements and potential cost-savings, Janet Wilmoth says PV panels are worth considering for your existing or next station.
Jake Barnes explains how his furniture-movers inspired him to implement new communication drills.
Lori Moore-Merrell lays out clearly why the generation and collection of data must be at the forefront for every member of a fire department.
Barry Furey explains in great detail why the first series of communications between dispatch and responders is critical to incident success.
TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
A variety of complaints describe long 9-1-1 hold times and and wrong information being forwarded to fire, police departments.
All eight of Lincoln Fire and Rescue's medic units will be equipped with the latest emergency medical response and cardiac care technology.
Letter claims the IG report raises serious doubts about whether FirstNet is fully meeting its legal obligation and congressional mandate to serve first responders.