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[Infographic] 8 Ways Adashi’s Technology Improves Incident Command

How can we make incident command as simple and effective as possible? While many incident commanders are still using whiteboards, pen and paper, or binders to handle emergencies, there are many ways that modern public safety technology can help commanders perform their duties as safely and effectively as possible. Learn how Adashi's incident command technology boosts the way that fire commanders can connect with their teams, share tactical information, assign resources, perform risk analysis, and more. See the [...]

By AdashiWebsiteAdmin|2022-12-15T09:11:36-05:00December 15th, 2022|Incident Command|0 Comments

[Infographic] The History of Fire Incident Command in the US

While firefighters across the country are aware of the standards and principles of the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the system is still relatively new when you consider the history of the fire service. Although NIMS informs incident management tactics today, the concept of a national set of standards for fire incident command is a fairly new development in the United States. Even up until 20 years ago, many departments had their own standards and procedures for managing large-scale incidents. [...]

By The Adashi Team|2022-11-23T20:32:43-05:00July 20th, 2018|Incident Command|0 Comments

1 Critical Item Your Emergency Management Software Needs

Emergency management software comes in many shapes and sizes. However, there’s one function in particular that makes the difference between mediocre software and incident management systems that truly help emergency responders save lives and property. That feature? The ability to communicate regardless of internet connectivity, also known as being a self-contained communication system. Advanced communications systems allow us to communicate instantaneously. People around the world use internet and cellular networks to share information across great distances. But what happens [...]

By Alex Menkes|2018-07-06T16:22:09-04:00July 9th, 2018|Incident Command|0 Comments

21st Century Fire Incident Command: It’s Time to Move Beyond the ICS Board

Incident commanders and firefighters are consistently presented with new unique challenges and heightened risks on the job. Yet, many fire and rescue services are still using incident command strategies that haven’t adapted to meet 21st century needs. Below, we’ll delve into why public safety agencies should consider moving beyond their current incident command system (ICS) board to combat these new challenges and risks. Modern Fire Incident Command Incident command strategies have changed considerably over the years. In the United [...]

By Bradley Reineke|2018-07-06T16:33:30-04:00February 19th, 2018|Incident Command|0 Comments

Improve Your Dynamic Risk Assessment with Incident Command Technology

Fire commanders must carefully balance firefighter safety with the roles and duties of the fire service. They often must consider, at what point is the situation too dangerous? To make these decisions, commanders take the Firefighter Safety Maxim into account, which is: “At every incident the greater the potential benefit of fire and rescue actions, the greater the risk that is accepted by commanders and firefighters. Activities that present a high risk to safety are limited to those that [...]

By Sanjay Kalasa|2018-07-06T16:34:07-04:00February 7th, 2018|Incident Command|0 Comments

Adashi Systems Awarded Contract for Incident Command Software

UK Public Sector Procurement Org Adds Adashi to List of Approved Suppliers West Yorkshire, UK: Today, the Yorkshire Purchasing Organization (YPO) awarded Adashi Systems a framework contract for its Incident Command Control Software System. Public safety agencies in the United Kingdom can now directly purchase Adashi’s C&C incident command software for use in all UK public sector emergency services organisations. This contract puts Adashi on a list of approved suppliers that have been researched and vetted by [...]

By The Adashi Team|2018-07-06T16:36:40-04:00October 4th, 2017|News|0 Comments

Why Incident Management Technology is Crucial for Command

Emergency situations can be complicated, which only makes them more deadly and harder to control. To combat this issue, many fire departments are implementing incident management technology to make it easier for commanders to communicate with firefighters on the ground and maintain complete control over the situation. See how incident management technology can help your fire service with incident command. Informed Decision Making As a senior officer/shift commander at your fire service or department, you are often the initial [...]

By Sanjay Kalasa|2018-07-06T16:37:40-04:00August 24th, 2017|Incident Command|0 Comments