IA DNR Forestry Gives $400K in Grants to Rural Fire Departments
The grants offer valuable funding assistance for wildfire suppression, personal protective, and communications equipment.
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Four MA FDs Receive $614,728 from FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant
The funding will be used to purchase equipment such as portable radios and accessories including microphones, batteries, and chargers.
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Woodland (CA) Fire, Police Departments Elevate Need for Modern Radio Communications System
The current radio communications system is the “Achilles Heel†of Woodland’s ability to respond to public safety incidents.
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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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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.
Brentwood (CA) Planning Commission Delays Decision on New Fire Station
The Brentwood Planning Commission on Tuesday postponed its decision on a new downtown fire station, citing the need for more information before moving forward with the…
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.
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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.
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Mastering Fireground Command – Calm the Chaos
October 11, 2024 | 1 ETAnthony Kastros takes you inside the command post with footage and radio traffic of incidents, with a focus on what…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apparatus Purchasing: ISO and NFPA Equipment Lists
Ancillary equipment is minor, loose, and auxiliary equipment. It includes everything that is loaded on a truck before it is put in service.
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Advances in Apparatus Audible Warning Device Technology
Audible warning devices have evolved. They easily attract attention as well as control traffic lights and alert motorists to emergencies.
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