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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!
There is no doubt that we live in an ever-changing world, and 2020 has brought this even more into the forefront. From the way we perform daily life, shop for groceries, access our favorite entertainment, to how we conduct business, our processes are constantly evolving. This continual improvement is not exclusive to one life area or profession, and change is no mystery to the emergency medicine world as our first responders are at the forefront of this with the ever-evolving requirements and regulations for tracking controlled substances.
Over the years, telematics has changed the face of a number of industries, with it driving major transformation in transportation. Firms managing fleets of vehicles across a wide range of vertical markets have come to adopt telematics which has helped to improve reliability, boost vehicle visibility, increase efficiency and give the capabilities to have better understanding around your bottom line.
What would you do with $73 Billion dollars? I would buy a few mansions, islands, own a few planes, definitely a massive yacht, make sure all my friends and family are taken care of and I may even buy the Detroit Lions and see if I can get them to the playoffs – well…that may be a stretch, but life would be good! Though it may sound like all fun and games, this number is not auspicious – it is worrisome.
