FY2019 Arlington Fire Department Annual Report FY 2019 | Page 19

innovative technology
2010 -2019
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT
▸New mobile radios and interoperable radio system – latest P25 digital technology
▸New Mobile Data Computers with safety and management applications – latest technology
▸New Computer Aided Dispatch system
▸New 9-1-1 Next Generation Call Processing Equipment
FIRE TRUCK FLEET
▸Adoption of consistent fleet specifications and a stabilized
procurement plan to reduce age and efficiency of fleet
▸2 or 3 Fire Trucks purchased yearly
▸New Technical Rescue Response Truck
▸New Rescue/Dive Boat for Lake Arlington responses
▸New Lightweight Emergency Response Vehicles
▸New Emergency Operations Command Center Vehicle
GEAR & EQUIPMENT
▸New TIFMAS wildland firefighting gear and equipment
▸Investments in equipment replacement and annual maintenance for
special tools and equipment (rescue tools, foam, saws, etc.)
▸New bunker gear
▸Extra hoods
▸New dive gear
▸New Gas Well response vehicles and equipment
SPECIALIZEd EQUIPMENT
▸Specialized detection equipment for EOD/Bomb and Hazmat (including K9s)
▸Mass casualty response and emergency medical care equipment
▸Emergency management preparedness and planning, and associated technologies
▸Latest in technical rescue equipment
▸Upgrades in hazmat equipment
▸New improved radiation detection equipment
▸Special hazard protective equipment for firefighters (i.e., ballistic vests)
▸Bunker gear cleaning and extraction equipment
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
▸New SCBA (MSA Air Packs) for all Operations and Special Events
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