1. 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

2. Personnel Location and Tracking
Quality of Signal
Strong “two” ways
Radio interference
Outside interference
Accuracy
Within feet in building
XYZ coordinates
Monitor screen accountability

3. 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’

4. 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.

5. 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