We’re not your typical software company. Born from the fire service and built by it, Emergent’s responsibility is to its emergency responder family. Here’s what we mean by that.
Learn more about the advancements in technology that allows for firefighter exposure tracking as a means to protect the health and safety of those in the fire service.
Learn more about ePCR software, including the core functions to look for, as well as understand how it can help drive greater efficiency across a department.
Fire department performance can be measured to determine it's overall effectiveness. Learn more about fire department performance metrics with guidance from Emergent.
24-hour fleet readiness is essential for fire departments. Keeping the fleet out of the shop and on the road, however, is no small task. Without the proper fleet management software, departments would be plagued with unexpected maintenance issues and equipment malfunctions.
At Emergent, NFIRS and NERIS are part of our daily speech. Whether we came from or to the fire service and emergency responder community, our team is observing in real-time how software solutions are transforming incident reporting.
Firefighters serve in one of the most dangerous occupations, surrounded by hazards which are not always easy to detect. Missing information about an incident can have disastrous consequences. This is why situational awareness is such an essential aspect of how firefighters respond in an emergency situation.
Fire asset management is a systematic process that revolves around acquiring, tracking, maintaining, and optimizing the use of all firefighting resources. Just as businesses manage their physical assets to improve operations and profitability, fire departments must manage their assets to ensure readiness, effectiveness, and safety during emergency response scenarios.
Fire inspections are critical to fire prevention and safety, and an important part of ensuring that buildings and infrastructure comply with local, state, and federal regulations. The role of software in streamlining and improving the quality of these inspections is becoming more and more significant.
The digital transformation has proven technology has a prominent role within the fire service, which in many areas, is at the cutting edge of this revolution. From drones aiding in reconnaissance to artificial intelligence assisting in strategic decision-making, technology is crucial to transforming how the fire service operates, making it more effective and efficient.
Tablets have become an increasingly integral tool in the fire service, offering a range of functionalities that can aid firefighters in their work. Traditionally, tablets have been used for purposes such as accessing reference materials like fire codes and maps, communicating with other responders via messaging and voice communication apps, and tracking the location and availability of resources, such as equipment and personnel.
Fire departments and emergency responders know that proper planning and coordination are critical for a successful response to any incident. That’s where the fire department Incident Command System (ICS) comes in. Let’s take a closer look at what an ICS is, its importance, and what to look for in an ICS.
