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In the fast paced, and sometimes chaotic, environment of today’s first response and public safety industry, a well maintained fleet is mission critical. Agencies cannot afford the loss of productivity that accompanies a unit being out of service for repair. The need to minimize maintenance timelines brings many to consider the possibility of a fleet maintenance software.
For a law enforcement officer, every day on the job is dangerous. In preparation to start a shift, officers kiss their family’s goodbye, so they can go out in the world to protect ours – and they are happy to do it. Highly trained officers do a great job keeping their minds, body and gear in top shape. We often see police officers exercising, inspecting & cleaning their equipment and wearing protective gear that will save their lives. But what about the ultimate asset that officers depend on every day – their cruisers?
Not only is it important for a veterinary practice manager to look at financial reporting, medical records and community involvement, it is also critical for Managers to find innovative ways to keep their staff focused on patient care and less on inventory counts. So, how do you create new ways to free up your staff and control patient care? Below are just a few tips around the ways to communicate with your distributors, get your clinical team to buy in and save your veterinary office time and money.
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Service is a combination fire and EMS all-hazards department consisting of fire and emergency medical services, plus an emergency management agency.
It is no surprise that Fire, EMS and Law Enforcement organizations purchase millions of dollars’ worth of supplies and equipment. Unfortunately, it is often a very tedious balancing act to know what, when and how these purchases will fit into budgets.
Members of the Operative IQ team gave advice on the top ways to use RFID technology. As we collected the data, we quickly realized this information had to be shared. Here are just a few of the top ideas shared on the best ways to use RFID technology and tips to consider as you embark upon your automation journey.
Operative IQ is receiving great feedback on how the operations management software designed specifically for first responders is transforming the way our clients manage operations. We like to draw on this excitement when developing new applications, always seeking innovative ways to bridge the physical and virtual worlds the first responder field requires today. We are excited to share how Operative IQ’s IQ Mobile and IQ Status Board are reducing the gap between these two realms.
Considered heroes in the community, the job of a First Responder is no doubt selfless, dangerous and exciting! While many cannot fathom walking into a burning building, performing life-saving procedures, or going on a high-speed chase, for the men and women who do this every day – it is business as usual.
With a huff and a binder of papers in hand, a firefighter walks toward Engine 1 at the start of his shift to begin the vehicle’s inspection. He checks fluid levels and lights before testing the operation of generators and chain saws. Then he conducts his 10-point inspection on each SCBA on board, recording all of his inspection findings in the paper check sheet binder.
Due dates, schedules, lists, there is nothing better to a meticulous planner than to see information displayed efficiently, especially when it comes to fleet management. For years, the proficient organizer clung to his or her whiteboard as a saving grace for simplifying operations management and fleet maintenance.
Increasing operation security for an affordable price, the Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Drug Safe takes advantage of RFID technology to offer real-time monitoring of tagged equipment. Per industry standards, drug safes must be verified each time it is accessed to maintain operational integrity. EMS Technology Solution’s RFID Drug safe performs this operation in a matter of seconds. It tracks tagged loose drugs and drug boxes to produce accurate results and reduce labor.
Ever noticed the loaves of bread on the grocery store shelf are color-coded? That’s right, the plastic tags or metal ties that ultimately get tossed in the trash or shoved into your junk drawer indicate the day of the week on which each loaf was baked and packaged. Bread is typically delivered to the stores 5-7 times a week so no matter the tag color you can feel confident that you will find a fresh loaf to enjoy!
