Communications/CAD Showcase

CAREpoint EMS Workstation

The CAREpoint EMS Workstation from General Devices combines all aspects of prehospital medical care into one centralized, easy-to-use desktop system. Integrating communications, information management, telemedicine and much more, CAREpoint gives you instant access to just about everything you need for today’s sophisticated EMS. Total call management from one place—that’s CAREpoint. For more information, call 201/313-7075, or visit www.general-devices.com.

RescueNet Crew Scheduler

Scheduling personnel is always a challenge for EMS managers and supervisors. RescueNet Crew Scheduler from ZOLL Data Systems will help you optimize schedules. By reducing overtime and maximizing utilization of current resources, your annual payroll can decrease as your call volume increases. And by viewing your calendar, you can easily identify conflicts and empty shifts, and replace scheduled resources quickly and effectively. With flexible scheduling, crews get the shifts they want when they want them. For more information, call 800/474-4489, or visit www.zolldata.com.

NAED Announces Advanced EMD

With the release of Version 11.2 of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS), a new Advanced EMD Certification has been implemented by the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch (NAED). Dispatchers can become “Advanced” certified by attending an Advanced certification course, or if they are currently certified EMDs, by using a special computer-based, multimedia training CD. This CD is available to currently certified EMDs at no cost. The new “Advanced” certification qualifies calltakers to use the High Risk Childbirth procedures, along with the new Compressions First CPR Protocols and is required for agencies dispatching with v11.2 of the MPDS. For more information, contact Carlynn Page at 800/960-6236, or visit www.emergencydispatch.org.

Multi-Channel Voice Logging Recorder

Total Recall from Omnicron is a compact, multi-channel voice-logging recorder with built-in display and simple navigation keys. It is self- contained and easy to install, operate, upgrade and maintain. Users can listen to monitored conversations live or relayed from an internal memory that holds up to 1,600 hours. A built-in CD recorder archives all or selected conversations to inexpensive CDs that hold up to 180 hours. For more information, call 860/928-0377, or visit www.omnicronelectronics.com.

Field Paperless Collections System

The AIM FPC (Field Paperless Collections) System from RAM Software Systems, Inc., is a complete “in-field” computerized reporting of trip incident information. AIM FPC allows medics to collect patient information electronically, significantly reducing time spent completing trip sheets. The result is faster, more accurate data collections that can upload to a service, hospital and/or state organization in moments. With improved accuracy in data collections, patient care is assessed more efficiently and the overall quality of care is dramatically improved. For more information, call 800/726-4690, or visit www.ram-software.com.

Public Safety, First Responder Portables

Vertex Standard introduces its newest lineup of public safety, first responder portables designed to withstand the rigors of front-line use. Designed and built to rugged Mil-Spec and intrinsically safe standards, the new portables will also offer IP57 and IP58 ratings. Adding to this full complement of resilient manufacture, the new portables will also offer a full list of features including signaling, scanning, Dual Priority and caller ID functions. Options for MDC1200 (Enc/Dec), GE-Star, encryption and Smartrunk. For more information, call 800/283-7839, or visit www.vertexstandard.com.

Verizon Wireless

For emergency response teams, every second saved has the potential to save a life. When you choose Verizon Wireless for your paging needs, you have the strength, the stability and the reliability of the Verizon Wireless paging network working for you, giving you the critical information you need. That’s why so many first responders rely on Verizon Wireless Paging Solutions. Call 888/699-8977, or visit www.VZPaging.com.

Conversion Solutions

You need digital emergency communications to meet new government P25 requirements. You have an expensive analog system with lots of life left in it. Icom is your analog-to-digital communications conversion solution! The new F1720 series mobile (shown) and F70 series submersible handheld offer both P25 digital and analog, all in one 256-channel radio. Program some channels for digital frequencies, and use the rest for your analog system. For more information, call 425/450-6038, or visit www.icomamerica.com.

Intercom Systems

Sigtronics Intercom Systems interface to all mobile radios allowing communications (both transmit and receive) to be heard through each headset. Radio transmitting can be done from two or more positions. The crews’ intercommunications is not transmitted over the radio. Protect your hearing and have clear communications by using Sigtronics Headsets, which are lightweight, reduce noise for safety and have noise-canceling, electret microphone for superb voice fidelity. For more information, call 800/367-0977, or visit www.sigtronics.com.

Live Local Weather Information

WeatherBug, a provider of up-to-the-second live local weather information services, has partnered with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) to enhance public safety in Maryland. Maryland is the first state in the country to provide a common weather-intelligence platform for all emergency management officials. Utilizing live local weather data from the network of WeatherBug Tracking Stations, MEMA will enhance analysis and responsiveness in day-to-day operations and emergency situations through access to over 290 WeatherBug tracking stations throughout the state. For more information, call 800/544-4429, or visit www.weatherbuggovernment.com/.