Columbus (NE) Approves More Than $600K for New Radio Equipment for FD
The quote includes 46 handheld radios, 30 spare batteries, seven bank chargers, 20 mobile radios, and six in-vehicle repeaters.
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Milwaukee (WI) FD Implements Innovative Technology to Enhance Firefighter Safety
The deployment of Ascent’s technology will equip Milwaukee Incident Command with real-time location tracking and on-scene accountability.
Scotland (CT) FD to Show Off Recently Upgraded Station
The fire station was recently upgraded through grants from Lowe’s Hometowns, an initiative from the home improvement retailer.
Mastering Fireground Command – Calm the Chaos
Recorded October 11, 2024 | Watch Now!
Anthony Kastros takes you inside the command post with footage and radio traffic of incidents, with a focus on what went right.
Anthony Kastros takes you inside the command post with footage and radio traffic of incidents, with a focus on what went right.
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Rapid City (SD) FD Recovers Stolen Gear from Dumpster
The gear was stolen from a vehicle last week and contained a personalized radio strap and helmet camera.
Wethersfield (CT) Firefighter Who Died Battling Berlin Brush Fire Was ‘Heroic,’ Gov. Says
Gov. Ned Lamont ordered flags lowered to half-staff for a Wethersfield firefighter who died fighting a brush fire on Lamentation Mountain.
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New Fire Station Paging System Could Bring Health Benefits, Better Response Times in Waterloo (IA)
Firefighters said switching to the system will reduce sleep disruptions – which can be linked to health problems – and provide better service.
Dearborn (MI) FD Will Use $878K FEMA Grant on Portable Radios and More
The grant will be used to replace portable radios that firefighters use to communicate with each other and to buy new turnout gear extractors.
First Due Recognized on Inc. 5000 List as Fastest-Growing Fire and EMS Software Company for Third Consecutive Year
First Due ranks as the 72nd fastest-growing software company and the 644th fastest-growing company overall.
Aluma: A Will-Burt Company Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Jo Gunn Antenna Company
Jo Gunn Antenna Company will be an exclusive stocking distributor of Aluma: A Will-Burt Company HAM Radio Towers in the United States.
JVCKENWOOD Announces Availability of AI Software for Kenwood Radio Systems
VoiceBrain’s AI software captures voice communications that occur every day in mission critical operations and converts voice to data.
NC Study: VIPER Radio System Would Improve Emergency Communications
The study also looked at other issues facing the fire service, including the declining number of volunteer firefighters, retention and more.
Global Technology Outages Hit CO First Responders
The Colorado Springs Fire Department said all computers in the 911 communications center were down, but 911 calls were still being received.
Cleveland Firefighters Contend with Out-of-Date Radios
Mayor Justin Bibb asked City Council to urgently approve $18 million in contracts that will replace firefighters' radios and hundreds of others used by police and EMS.