1. 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

2. 2SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

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

4. 4SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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.

5. 5SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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 FBOs The applications of technology and ES are limited only by cost and the human element

6. 6SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

7. 7SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Web Applications Google –Google Drive / Shared Documents –Google Voice –Google Maps / Earth Drop Box –File Synchronization Skype / Web based VoIP AOPA / Other sites

8. 8SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Aviation Applications iPhone / Android Applications –Wxbrief, etc –Local versus connected applications G1000 / Avidyne –XM Weather –XM Data –ATIS –Checklists –AFD / Instrument Plates

9. 9SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

10. 10SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Smartphone Apps iPhone / Android –SAR Applications CMC Rescue Guide NIMS ICS Guide ($9.99) SearchPatterns Pro Air SAR APP by Metron, Inc Many Others

11. 11SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

12. 12SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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.

13. 13SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Software Continued… Specialty Software –Many other specialty software packages are available that have limitless applications for CAP ES

14. 14SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities GPS GPS handheld receivers are affordable and precise GPS systems can interface into many mapping programs –Provides unprecedented utility to ES Ground teams

15. 15SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

16. 16SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

17. 17SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

18. 18SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Communications Tech Telephones –VoIP Systems –Vonage, Google Voice, etc –EOC / Field Usage Field Data Access –Local WiFi Access –Satellite Data Communications –Cellular Data

19. 19SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Other Current Technology ARCHER GIIEP Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable Operation Digital Cameras and Imaging with GPS FLIR Full Motion Video (Surrogate Predator)

20. 20SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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

21. 21SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Practical Examples Computerized Check-in CAP Forms & Publications Online – http://level2.cap.gov/visitors/member_services/publications/ Track ES Qualifications Shared IC Documents

22. 22SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Future of Technology in Emergency Services Moores 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

23. 23SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities 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.

24. 24SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Problems Expense –Up front expense –On-going expense Training problems Care and Maintenance Available Access to Data and Network Short Technology Lifecycle

25. 25SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities The Human Element Technology for technologys 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. –Weve done it this way for years mentality –Must demonstrate that technology can be used to make us more efficient

26. 26SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities Discussion What are you doing today? How are you paying for new technologies?

27. 27SAR.Tech.NESA.2012.ppt v1.3 LAST REVISED: 24 JUL 2012 Citizens Serving Communities QUESTIONS? THINK SAFETY!