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
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
Next iOS Release will Likely Kill Popular Jailbreak Solution
Not everyone likes to follow the crowd. The act of jailbreaking a phone has been around for a long time, and in fact is getting ever more popular. One of the most popular jailbreak solutions, evasi0n is headed for the … Read More
Getting Started With FireJournal LITE
FireJournal LITE is designed to provide key data for you when managing an incident. The first step when launching the application for the first time is to enter some personal information. In future releases, FireJournal will permit multiple users, so … Read More
Some Lessons From Sandy
As “Frankenstorm” Sandy approached the east coast of the United States, local, state, and federal agencies pulled their act together. The messages were clear: Be prepared. Evacuate if asked. Don’t drive or put yourself in a position where rescue would … Read More
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New iPad Mini a Good Fit for the Fire/EMS World
With Apple’s new release of the iPad Mini, questions are sure to arise relative to the suitability of the new device for EMS or fire-related uses. Already, hundreds of fire agencies and EMS services across the US and internationally are … Read More
