FiRST provides First Responders and Emergency Managers easy access to map-based improvised explosive device (IED) standoff distances and HAZMAT spill evacuation areas. The IED standoff data is based on criteria set by the DHS Office for Bombing Prevention and FEMA 426, Reference Manual to Mitigate Potential Terrorist Attacks Against Buildings. Features of the software include: Display IED Mandatory Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Zones for 8 pre-defined bomb sizes Display Isolation Zones and down-wind Protection Zones for over 3,000 chemicals Display distance to glass breakage, injury, and structural damage based on pre-defined bomb sizes (limited to users registering with a .gov, .mil, or .us email)Information displayed on phone maps, with similar functionality to zoom, search by address, current location, and map/satellite/hybrid views Automatically retrieve current weather from Weatherbug (www.weather.weatherbug.com) or forecast weather from the National Weather Service (US only) or Meteorologisk Institutt (Worldwide); weather can also be user input or input using the phones compass functionalityResults shown geographically as well as text based Search and display predefined points of interest (schools, nurseries, hospitals, police/fire stations, and government facilities) from GIS search services to identify key facilities within the incident area Run roadblock analysis service that identifies within seconds the optimal location of roadblocks to isolate the incident area Place and label points on the map to identify key locations One-button summary of results (text, map image, map data shape and kml file attachments) in an email to disseminate to other responding personnel Includes reference material from the 2016 ERG and important chemical contacts for quick calling Store map images (including legends) for reference when connectivity prevents access to network maps For more information, go to www.firstsupporttools.com

First Responder Support Tools (FiRST) alternatives

ERG 2016

PHMSA (U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration)s 2016 Emergency Response Guidebook provides first responders with a go-to resource to help deal with hazmat accidents during the critical first 30 minutes. The ERG contains an indexed list of dangerous goods and the associated ID number, the general hazards they pose and recommended safety precautions. PHMSA has partnered with the National Library of Medicine to provide this free application as well as a version of the ERG in its Wireless Information System for Emergency Responders (WISER) application.

  • rating 5.0
  • size 21.9 MB

AskRail

The AskRail app is a hazardous materials safety tool for first responders who are first on scene or directly support the first on scene in the event of a rail incident. Access to certain features, including the ability to query railcar contents based on an equipment number, is restricted to authorized personnel. AskRail is a collaborative effort among all North American Class I railroads, the Association of American Railroads, Railinc Corp., and the Transportation Technology Center, Inc. For more information about AskRail please visit: www.askrail.us.

  • size 53.9 MB

Lost Person Behavior

The Lost Person Behavior App is based upon the Search and Rescue (SAR) international gold standard reference tool on where to look for lost and missing persons. Every Public Safety Official needs to know where the missing person might be, what to ask, where to look, and what to do when minutes matter. The information page provides information about the bike wheel model used to describe initial tactical deployment (reflex tasking), a glossary, help, and contact information.

  • size 12.7 MB

DRR Rescue

The best selling Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide is now a multi-media App. This new full-featured App provides digital access to 196 pages of high quality illustrated procedures with a fast navigation system so you can find your procedure quickly. This app covers Rope Rescue, Technical Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Mountain Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Helicopter Rescue, Structural Collapse Rescue, Rescue Medical procedures, FEMA and NIMS ISC for disaster incident command.

  • rating 4.92683
  • size 42.9 MB

HazMat Reference and Emergency Response Guide