1SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Technology In...

1SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3

LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities

Technology In Emergency Services

Developed as part of the National Emergency Services Curriculum Project



Introduction

• Technology in ES: A misnomer?• What do we mean by Technology?• In what facets of ESR can Technology be

used?• Current Technology and its Applications• The Future of Technology in CAP

Emergency Services• Problems and Issues of Technology in ES



Technology in ES: A Misnomer?

• Do the methodologies of CAP Emergency Services lend themselves to the use of Technology?

• Can technology be useful enough to justify the time and money spent in new equipment and training?

• At each level, decisions must be made to determine how much time and money will be spent on technology

• Cost/Benefit analysis must be made



What do we mean by Technology

• Technology does not necessarily include only traditional desktop computers

• Technology refers to the application of new tools to make us more efficient

• These tools can include– Computers, Software and the Internet– Radio technology– Digital cameras– IPADS, Andriod Tablets, Smartphones– Etc.



Where can Technology be Used in CAP ES?

• There are applications for current and future technology at all levels of CAP – ES Incident Bases– On Ground Teams– In the air– At FBO’s

• The applications of technology and ES are limited only by cost and the human element



Current Technology and Applications

• The Internet– Availability of the Internet is increasing due to

wireless technologies and wide spread access– Cloud and web based applications– VPNs and other secure connections– Satellite links to the Internet



Web Applications

• Google– Google Drive / Shared Documents– Google Voice– Google Maps / Earth

• Drop Box– File Synchronization

• Skype / Web based VoIP

• AOPA / Other sites



Aviation Applications

• iPhone / Android Applications– Wxbrief, etc– Local versus connected applications

• G1000 / Avidyne– XM Weather– XM Data– ATIS– Checklists– AFD / Instrument Plates



Mobile Computers

• Mobile computers are especially useful in CAP ES– Portable, Light weight– Includes iPad, Android Pads, Smartphones, etc.

• Mobile computer have disadvantages– Moderately Expense– Battery Life– Some are Susceptible to the elements



Smartphone Apps

• iPhone / Android– SAR Applications

• CMC Rescue Guide

• NIMS ICS Guide ($9.99)

• SearchPatterns Pro Air

• SAR APP by Metron, Inc

• Many Others



Software

• Commercial Products, such as office suites, have a number of applications– Spreadsheets

– Personal Databases

– Word Processors

– Local Apps are available anywhere

• Applications– Check-ins

– Tracking ES Qualifications

– Computerized ES Forms



Software continued…

• Mapping Programs– Google Maps

• Topo Maps are now available in high resolution

• Can be used for both air and ground crews

• CAP Grid overlays are available

– GIS Systems– Allows customizable views with GPS data maps.



Software Continued…

• Specialty Software– Many other specialty software packages are available

that have limitless applications for CAP ES



GPS

• GPS handheld receivers are affordable and precise

• GPS systems can interface into many mapping programs– Provides unprecedented utility to ES Ground

teams



GPS Data Applications

• Delorme inReach– Connects to smartphone– Allows GPS tracking– Allows send/recv SMS Text Messaging via Satellite

• SPOT– Connects to smartphone– One way text messaging via Satellite



Communication Technology

• Digital radio communications– Higher Range– Clearer, less static

• Cellular Technology‒ Voice / SMS Text‒ GPS‒ Voice Recorder (email file later for doc)

• Yagi WAP Bridges



Communications Tech

• Radios– Garmin Rino (GPS + Radio)– Repeaters (Voice and Data)

• Local Access

• Linkage / Remote Access

• Airborne

– Secure remote radio links– Satellite Communications

• Voice vs. Data

• Radio vs. Phone



Communications Tech

• Telephones– VoIP Systems– Vonage, Google Voice, etc– EOC / Field Usage

• Field Data Access– Local WiFi Access– Satellite Data Communications– Cellular Data



Other Current Technology

• ARCHER

• GIIEP‒ Geospatial Information Interoperability

Exploitation Portable Operation

• Digital Cameras and Imaging with GPS

• FLIR

• Full Motion Video (Surrogate Predator)



Green Technology

• Solar Chargers– Extend the field life of power hungry devices– Lowers need to carry or discard replacements

• LED Flashlights– Long Life of batteries and lamps– Variety of recharging options

• LED Headlamps– Great Storage Life



Practical Examples

• Computerized Check-in

• CAP Forms & Publications Online –• http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/publications/

• Track ES Qualifications

• Shared IC Documents



Future of Technology in Emergency Services

• Moore’s Law – “The sum total of all processing power doubles every year”

• Most benefit of technology in ES will be the result of merging current technologies

• Vision of Future Ground Team or Aircrew Missions is changing rapidly



Problems and Issues

• For all of its benefits, technology does present unique problems

• These problems are inherent to technology in all applications, not just CAP ES

• Some problems can be solved, but some must be sidestepped

• Paper / pencil backup is still needed.



Problems

• Expense– Up front expense– On-going expense

• Training problems

• Care and Maintenance

• Available Access to Data and Network

• Short Technology Lifecycle



The Human Element

• Technology for technology’s sake– Technology applications must make SAR more efficient– Technology for its own sake costs much, but provides little

benefit

• The human element– Many ES personnel do not like computers, technology, etc.– “We’ve done it this way for years” mentality– Must demonstrate that technology can be used to make us

more efficient



Discussion

What are you doing today?

How are you paying for new technologies?



QUESTIONS?

THINK SAFETY!

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