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Survival Apps Every Firefighter Must Have On Their Phone
Being a firefighter is an extremely demanding job requiring split-second decision-making and steel nerves. In order to be prepared for any situation, firefighters need to have the right tools at their disposal. From apps that help with scene management to those that...
Fire Investigation Step by Step – is it Arson?
When conducting a fire investigation, is it Arson, an accident or something overlooked… how do you know for sure? As we know from a standards perspective, NFPA 921 was originally released 20 years ago - in 1992, and when it was first introduced, it hit fire...
How do modern technology solutions help fire departments with investigations? Here are 5 proven ways
For emergency services across North America looking to stretch every dollar, finding more ways to leverage technology to increase departmental efficiency is becoming increasingly important. Digital preplans and inspections, advanced Mobile-First devices, and simple...
Why Fire Departments are quickly adopting mobile applications
Fire departments are deep in tradition, and data (information) is nothing new. Fire codes date back to 1881 and standards such as NFPA-1620, 1730, 931 have been in play for decades. In fact, NFPA dates to the pre-digital age, born in 1896. ISO and Fire Underwriters...
Firefighter Recruitment: why are millennials and gen Z not applying for firefighter jobs?
Who are millennials and gen Z? Millennials and Gen Z are cohorts that represent attitudes and behaviors that are similar. According to Pew Research Center, Millenials were born between 1981 and 1996. Millennials are now ranging from ages 23 to 38 and it’s estimated...