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Photos: Contest pits firefighter against firefighter

In a stop along its nationwide tour, the Firefighter Combat Challenge lays out an obstacle course of climbing, pounding, running, and lifting that puts firefighting teams to the test. by CNET News.com

Tags: Firefighter, Photograph, Team Management, Management, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-06-29

SOA 2009: Do we need architects or firefighters?

SOA 2009: Do we need architects or firefighters?Interesting assessmentThe original blog entry presents a very pragmatic approach to IT. You participated with me on Dana's podcast where I predicted the disposable software trend for 2009. This type of attitude will lead to creation of disposable software trends. ...

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, SOA 2009, firefighter, information technology, SOA

Discussion threads 2009-02-21

Firefighters 1.0.0 (Mobile)

Firefighters puts you in control of an elite crew of firefighters.... and your the city's only chance! As the Fire Choppers deploy your crew to buildings that need it most, you'll gain experience, medals and build up your team. This classic arcade style game with three different skill modes makes...

Tags: Firefighter, Mobile, Apple iTunes, Cyberhull, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics

Software downloads 2008-12-15

America’s happiest job occupations: clergy, animators, firefighters

59% of professional animators enjoyed their work and are proud of the work they do. More than 80% plan to continue working in this field and more than half would recommend a career in animation to friends and family. These statistics put animators high on the list of highest occupations...

Tags: Job, Occupation, Recruitment & Selection, Professional Development, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Career, AM, Firefighter, America

Blog posts 2008-10-16

Photos: Training for WMD terrorist attacks

Firefighters don hazmat suits in exercise to prepare for major attacks involving chemical weapons, other biohazards. by CNET News.com

Tags: Firefighter, Training, Photograph, Terrorist Attack, Corporate Insurance, Business Security, Homeland Security, Workforce Management, Training And Certification, Business Operations, Government, Human Resources, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2008-08-18

Wildland Fire Toolkit 2.6 (Mobile)

The Wildland Fire Toolkit is our third-generation integrated solution for wildland firefighters. The result of 5 years of development and field testing, this is an essential tool for the fireline and base camp. The Wildland Fire Toolkit runs on a handheld PDA or desktop computer, so it's easy to take...

Tags: Firefighter, Mobile, Pocket Mobility, Wildland Fire Toolkit, PDAs, Productivity, Desktops, Handhelds, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-02-15

New satellite navigation system may save firefighters

New satellite navigation system may save firefightersre; New satellite navigation system may save firefightersis it big enuf to be used as a shield against bricks ?

Tags: satellite navigation system, firefighter

Discussion threads 2007-12-13

LifeNet: An Ad-Hoc Sensor Network and Wearable System to Provide Firefighters With Navigation Support

When moving through a building structure under impaired visibility, firefighters use ropes to mark the path they have taken. This helps them in finding their way back out and helps other teams to take the same path. These ropes are called lifelines. This paper describes a concept called LifeNet for...

Tags: Firefighter, Network, Sensor, University Of Karlsruhe, Branding, Team Management, Networking, Marketing, Management

White papers 2007-10-10

Access to Critical Information in Real Time Helps Firefighters Save Time and Lives

South Wales Fire and Rescue, one of the largest fire services in the United Kingdom, responds to about 60,000 emergency calls a year. Firefighters rely on detailed information to prepare fully for emergency situations, but, until recently, much of this data was paper based. The service worked with Microsoft Gold...

Tags: Firefighter, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Corp., Portals, Microsoft Windows 2000, Web Technology, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Case studies 2007-05-08

Jr. Firefighter 1 (Windows)

This game gives kids a fun way to experience being a firefighter. Kids go through a burning hospital and help rescue fun animals like dogs, horses, pandas, tigers, giraffes, and elephants.

Tags: Firefighter, Curiosoft Kids Games, Microsoft Windows, Games, Healthcare, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2006-06-22

The Sims 2 Unlocked Outfits skin pack 1.0 10.6.04 (Windows)

This collection of Sims 2 Skins features previously locked skins such as the social bunny, female supervillian, and firefighter.

Tags: Firefighter, Outfit, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2004-10-16

Emergency Fire Response 1 (Windows)

In Emergency Fire Response, experience what life is really like for firefighters. Control an entire team of firefighters and their various support vehicles! As captain of your station, train up your team, teach them the basics of the profession and how to manage in emergencies, develop their resistance to stress...

Tags: Team, Firefighter, Dreamcatcher Interactive Inc., Microsoft Windows, Team Management, Management

Software downloads 2003-10-23

FireLiner 3.0 (Mobile)

From the developer: "The Fireline Handbook is a wonderful reference guide, but let's face it, it is a bit unweildy and cumbersome to use out in the field. Our FireLiner software provides useful information for the wildland firefighter. Easily calculates area and perimeter, line construction rates, and map scale conversions....

Tags: Firefighter, Mobile, Pocket Mobility, FireLiner 3.0, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2002-08-05

Additional Resources

Scanner911 1.0 (Mobile)

Listen in to live police, firefighter, and EMS radio channels in the U.S. and Canada. Record live broadcasts for later playback. Check out the most 50 active channels right away. Listen in with stereo or Bluetooth.

Tags: Channel, Mobile, Radio, Matthew Pease, Advertising & Promotion, Bluetooth, Marketing, Wireless And Mobility

Software downloads 2009-10-16

911 Toolkit 1.2 (Mobile)

911 Toolkit is a calculator for a firefighter or emergency responder. Allows you to make and confirm complex calculations in seconds. It calculates flow rate, friction loss, needed pump pressure, hose weight and volume, hydrant flow testing, estimated fire flow, tender shuttle flow rate, and 16 incident response checklists.

Tags: Mobile, Peakview Software, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-09-07

Philip Schiller: Apple's fireman (and perhaps most valuable exec)

Philip Schiller, Apple's head of worldwide product marketing, needs a new title: Firefighter. Schiller is increasingly putting out fires---notable complaints about Apple's App Store---by tuning in and responding to concerns directly. Schiller reached out to iPhone app developer Steven Frank, who was pondering an Apple iPhone boycott...

Tags: Apple Inc., Schiller, Smart Phones, E-mail, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-12

IFFIRE Mobile 1.0 (Mobile)

IFFIRE Mobile uses last mobile technologies working in Touch Mobile Phones with Windows Mobile and GPS. Georeferencing events: With a simple PDA phone in a firefighter vehicle the IFFIRE Mobile allows you to record your track since you leave headquarter till your return; you may georeference time and space accident...

Tags: Google Inc., Mobile, SMS, IFTHEN SOFTWARE, PDAs, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Handhelds, GPS, Policies And Procedures, Cellular Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking, Human Resources

Software downloads 2009-08-10

Firefighter 4 Theme (Mobile)

320 x 240 Display4.5 OSFirefighter Today Theme with Messages displayed on the main screenCustom fire background on every screen!Custom made Firetruck focus icon to move over each application on the app screen! A must for any firefigher or fire buff!

Tags: Theme, Mobile, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-07-19

Firefighter Theme for your Storm (Mobile)

Features360x480 displayThis is theme for Os 4.7 and higherA great theme for anyone who loves fire themes and it really is a nice change for your blackberry! Looks great on your Storm!

Tags: Theme, Mobile, Features360x480 displayThis, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-06-30

Firefighter Theme for your Blackberry 4.5 OS (Mobile)

Firefighter Theme for any fire lover!!A lot of custom work on this one:)Features:For OS 4.5 320 x 240 screen dimensionsHas a Custom backgrounds on each screenRed Icons with a black underlayAlso a Custom Firetruck Focus Icon goes over each application on the main screen Custom Flame smiling icon-goes over each...

Tags: Screen, Mobile, Operating System, RIM BlackBerry, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-06-29