Personnel Location and Tracking Operational needs Rugged, reliable, and easy to use Quick ‘on’ and quick ‘off’ Field and EOC use Environmental constraints Water proof Flashover conditions Heat-cold-smoke-humidity
Personnel Location and Tracking Quality of Signal Strong “two” ways Radio interference Outside interference Accuracy Within 10-12 feet in building XYZ coordinates Monitor screen accountability
Personnel Location and Tracking Cost Considerations AEL compliant Estimated useful life similar to SCBA Affordable Professional Volunteer Training Interactive training information/program developed by vendor Web based training updated regularly Ease for ‘wearer’ Ease for ‘tracker’
Personnel Location and Tracking a. Power Rechargeable battery 800 MHz radio interoperable battery Commercial (OTS) battery substitute backup b. Size and Weight 1. Less than 1 pound 2. Compact 3. Attachable in different locations a. arm, leg, SCBA, etc.
Personnel Location and Tracking Fires Structure fires High Rise Hazmat Rail yards Chemical Facilities SWAT High Risk Search Warrants Barricades USAR Wide Area Search Canines Pursuits Special Events Sports Details Festivals Training