Everyone dreams of a tropical vacation in Hawaii. But for the passengers and crew of a recent Air Canada flight, an unexpected trip to Honolulu was not on the itinerary. Severe turbulence inflight caused multiple injuries that required the plane to be diverted to Hawaii. With a significant number of mass casualties onboard the aircraft; federal, state and […]
Fairfax County Economic Development Authority has produced a video profile of First Line Technology. The video showcases several of the innovative disaster response solutions developed by First Line Technology for use by first responders and the military. In the interview, Amit Kapoor, President and CEO of First Line Technology, explains how the company works together […]
The Military Learns to Combat Deadly Heat Stress As temperatures rise, increasing numbers of soldiers are put at risk of enduring heat stress that can end their careers or even kill them. In a recent NBC News report by David Hasemyer of Inside Climate News, the U.S. Army is putting significant effort into understanding the causes of heat stress and treating soldiers that experience its effects. The […]
As reported by Adam Rogers for Wired, the devastating California Camp Fire in 2018 was a wake-up call to emergency managers and public health professionals. The fire killed at least 85 people and destroyed the local Feather River Hospital. That reduced the available medical treatment facilities needed to treat patients and requiring the evacuation of […]
The National Association of State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Officials has just released the Pediatric Transport Products for Ground Ambulances, Version 2. The document is a resource for EMS providers to determine existing options for securing infants and children who are transported by ambulance. Over 1 million pediatric patients are transported by ambulances nationwide each […]
See Manatee County EMS District Chief Jason Evans Present the Multi-Patient Transport Vehicle Manatee County Florida has deployed an AmbuBus Conversion Kit in a metro bus frame to serve as a multiple-patient transport vehicle. The bus can accommodate 17 passengers in a single trip. In a recent television newscast, Manatee County EMS District Chief Jason Evans […]
2019 Could be a challenging year for emergency managers. If current conditions continue, 2019 may be one of the worst years for natural disasters in America. From January through May, we have already seen 611 tornadoes that have caused at least 38 fatalities and left hundreds homeless. This figure includes a record 13 straight days with at least […]
New EPA report evaluates the effectiveness of electrostatic sprayers The use of electrostatic sprayers has been a matter of serious debate across the HazMat community. However, with the release of a recent EPA report, the evidence is growing that electrostatic sprayers have significant operational and financial advantages. The report titled, “Evaluation of Electrostatic Sprayers for […]
Why are communities still struggling to evacuate at-risk citizens during an emergency? In virtually every disaster, a disproportionate number of casualties are the elderly, disabled, or home-bound also referred to as socially vulnerable populations. For example, in the Camp Fire incident in California most of the 86 people who died in the fire were senior citizens. Of the […]
Are You at Risk from Secondary Exposure to Fentanyl? Simplified Fentanyl Response Saves Lives and Money INCIDENT: Officer Exposed During Fatal Overdose Response LOCATION: Wareham, Massachusetts RESPONDING DEPARTMENT: Onset Fire Department Fentanyl is changing the rules of the game for all first responders. There’s no such thing as an easy call anymore. Chief Ray Goodwin of the Onset Fire Department in Wareham, Massachusetts can attest to that. A […]
How to Remove Pepper Spray from Skin with FiberTect Have You Ever Been Hit with Pepper Spray FiberTect Wipes Reduce the Pain Fast THE INCIDENT: Pepper Spray Removal LOCATION: Springdale, Arkansas RESPONDING DEPARTMENT: Springdale Fire Department Your eyes burn. Your skin feels like it’s on fire. It’s hard to breathe. The effects are temporary but are […]
For the 3rd Time, First Line Technology Appears on the Inc. 5000, Ranking No. 2100 With Three-Year Revenue Growth of 212 Percent NEW YORK, August 15, 2018 – Inc. magazine today revealed that First Line Technology is No. 2100 on its 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private […]
