True or False? Most responding crews have little-to-no critical data when responding to a call. TRUE. Command staff know the high value of having relevant data prior to a reponse, a critical part of situational awareness. An effective Pre-Plan program is based on creating, storing, exchanging, analyzing, and integrating information into a comprehensive, easy-to-use checklist,…
Chief Collina and the Melrose Fire Department implements StationSMARTS Chief Ed Collina has been with the Melrose department for his full fire service career of 32 years. Having been promoted to Chief in March of this year, one of his first initiatives was to implement a state-of-the-art records management system. With the full support and…
Departments making informed decisions in real time, with real data. The apparatus maintenance module can be automated to provide shift commanders with a quick way to request repairs, and allows the mechanic to keep staff abreast of repairs, while tracking warranty, labor, and material cost. Additionally, the apparatus module enables command staff to be automatically…
Commercial Inspections with a tablet: Easy with the SMARTChecklist Out of the box inspection forms, no templates to work up Send completed inspections in PDF format from your tablet Schedule inspections Take free form notes Audit trail of failed inspections Fire codes and requirements embedded within the SMARTChecklist Take photos of violations Inspections automatically linked to the address…
NFIRS Reporting in StationSMARTS is unique, and don’t just take our word for it. We use feedback from fire chiefs all over the northeast to collaborate and improve not just our NFIRS Reporting module, but StationSMARTS as a whole. NFIRS Reporting in StationSMARTS allows for easy review, tracking behaviors, and in-app code searching. Additionally, our NFIRS Reporting Module…
Fire Department records management system, StationSmarts, is committed to constantly refreshing its software platform to address technology improvements and respond to customer needs. Since recently earning our NFIRS certification, our development team has turned its focus to updating various components of the system. Our most recent software updates appear within the Duty Roster module. The Duty Roster…
StationSmarts, the mobile-based, records management system designed exclusively for fire departments, welcomes Heather Vaughn to our team. Heather will play a key role as Project Manager, working to enhance the support services we offer our user community. As we’ve traveled throughout New England over the past 18 months meeting with fire chiefs, we’ve heard many…
We strongly encourage all departments seeking to acquire new records management systems to apply for EMPG funding. EMPG funding is available now. Due date for applications is August 18, 2017. This year, the state has about $2,000,000 allocated for grant funding. Eligible award amounts range from $2,200 for the smallest towns to $69,975 for the largest cities…
We sat down recently with StationSmarts customer, Deputy Chief Mark Nelson of Milford, MA Fire Department. Like many in the fire industry, a direct family lineage has been the inspiration for Mark’s twenty-plus year (and counting) career in fire service. Mark’s father is a retired lieutenant. Starting out in Southbridge, MA in 1994, Mark moved up…
A 35-year veteran of the fire service, Assistant Fire Chief Tom Judge of Concord Fire Department recognized a good thing when he was first exposed to the StationSmarts records management platform. He recalls attending an academy class that included a StationSmarts demonstration. “StationSmarts does the things we need it to do, while letting us…
