We really like the new iOS 7 Notification Center. If you’re familiar with your calendar, then you know that you can set an alarm to remind you of a specific meeting or activity. However, you must manually make those settings, … Read More
iOS 7 – Control Center
One of the new changes to iOS 7 is the revised Control Center. The importance of this centralized control panel is that is represents feedback from users and developers. Now, with a simple swipe up from any screen, you can … Read More
Apple Announces New iOS 7 Operating System
Apple has introduced a new version of its iOS operating environment. Designed for iPad, iPhone, and iPod, the new OS is vastly different in some ways, while demonstrating a carefully designed interface evolution. A number of changes mean creating productivity … Read More
Is Fire Service Research Slanted to a False Reality?
One of the most widely used methods for determining the reality of an issue is the use of research. There are multiple types of research in play, but the three most common include intercept, quantitative, and qualitative. As their names … Read More
Facebook Can Bite. Use Caution.
The lines often blur between professional and personal behavior when using social media Fire firefighters in Washington DC found out the hard way after one of them posted an image that was critical of D.C. police – and four other … Read More
Getting Started With FireJournal Lite
For those of you who are new to FireJournal LITE, getting some foundation about the app, how it is intended to be used, and how it will evolve may be useful. This application is designed to get you comfortable using … Read More
The Drones Are Coming… Or, Are They?
Within the past three years, there are multiple examples of local agencies using small drones to assist with fire and rescue operations. These are not large aircraft looking devices, but small airships that are best compared to remote controlled toys. … Read More
A Sneak Peek at the FireJournal Roadmap
FireJournal is an ever-expanding software solution for first responders. Designed by a combination of firefighters and software experts, FireJournal is unlike any other iOS software solution. To be different means starting with a simple but strong foundation, and to … Read More
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Open Data Alliance May Move Cloud Services Forward
The Open Data Center Alliance (ODCA) — whose membership roster includes large corporate entities such as BMW, Deutsche Bank, JPMorgan Chase and Lockheed Martin is continuing to express its vision for the future of cloud services and the impact … Read More
Latest Updates
The latest version of FireJournal (v1.1) includes a number of small modifications, all designed to ease setup and use in the field or in training. Most importantly, we’ve updated the core code to be fully compliant with iOS 6.1.2. There … Read More
