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ONYX FirstVision Interactive Firefighter’s Display John Brady National Account Manager, Fire Services
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2 Agenda Technology Defined Evolution Benefits Event Command Challenges Applications Codes and Approvals Sample Screens
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3 Technology Defined Revolutionary navigation tool for firefighters and emergency responders Interactive interface for firefighters Tool for assessment A touch screen PC that displays critical information
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4 Evolution – Development Began Development in 2003 Need addressed: more information available on fire ground for a fast and accurate response to help reduce loss of property and life Firefighter’s View of the World Extensive focus groups by Honeywell Labs Match fire commander’s model Visual, No text
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5 Evolution - Development Time Sequencing & Animation Enhance perception of speed, direction, pattern of smoke Intuitive Visual Codes and Symbols Mimic physical appearance & action Minimal Interaction Maximum info, single screen Touch screen PC, big buttons 100% Intuitive - Initial assessment, 30-60 seconds No training required for firefighters
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6 Evolution - Development Finding and Fighting Fire More Effectively Wayfinding Technology Where you are Best route to destination Recognizing the destination Finding your way out
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7 Evolution - Present Enhancements just released (January 2007): Increased Flexibility Additional initiating device types Alarm, Trouble, Supervisory, etc. Building Information and Contact List Custom icons Additional Icon You Are Here Area of Refuge Printer Icon
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8 Evolution - Future Campus View Wireless Fire Fighter Tracking FirstVision 3D
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9 Event Command Challenges Many unknowns Top priority is to locate and rescue any occupants Occupants evacuating a building during a fire emergency are often confused and may even be injured. They need to find or be led to the safest path out, trying to avoid intense areas of fire and smoke.
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10 Event Command Challenges Locating the seat of the fire and potential spread Identify and locate unique building hazards Structural hazards Chemical Process Floor plan with the locations of hazardous materials
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11 FirstVision Benefits Identifies crucial information Where in the structure did the fire start? What smoke/heat devices are active? When did the fire start? How long have the devices been in alarm? How is the fire progressing? Sequence of detector activation What hazards exist? Chemical storage Physical hazards (airshafts, elevators, etc.)
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12 FirstVision Benefits Improves firefighter and emergency responder safety Responder immediately sees where the emergency is located and where he/she is in reference to the fire Response team can be mobilized immediately to the proper area via the safest route Indicates location of hazardous materials and structural hazards (e.g. bar joists and tension cables)
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13 FirstVision Benefits Improves building occupant safety Responders plan the safest escape route for occupants to minimize occupant exposure to fire or smoke Lists occupancy levels during the day versus evening so firefighters can quickly estimate the number of occupants
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14 FirstVision Benefits Reduces the risk of property loss Helps preserve property by allowing the firefighter to locate and extinguish the fire sooner Identifies exactly where in the building the emergency originated Firefighters have the information to make accurate decisions about where to first send a response team Displays time sequenced activated detectors to show the fire progression
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15 FirstVision Benefits Minimize business interruption Locate the fire faster and easier
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16 FirstVision Benefits Minimize business interruption Immediately accessible on scene Wall-mounted in building entrances, security offices and fire command Centers Cabinet door unlocks automatically upon alarm - no key is required from a Knox Box or similar secure enclosure
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17 Applications High Life Safety Issues Occupied by a large number of people need fire response personnel immediately directed to the fire event location Examples: Hospitals Schools Dormitories Assisted Living Facilities High-Rise Residential/Commercial
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18 Applications Buildings with Complicated Layouts Graphic site plan and floor plans to expedite fire service identifying the fire location and best way to reach the fire Examples: Shopping malls Convention centers Large distribution centers Manufacturing plants
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19 Applications High-Value Facilities Facilities with hazardous materials can clearly see the location of these materials on the floor plan Examples: Laboratory facilities in hospitals and universities Telecommunications Manufacturing Research Financial
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20 Evolution of Technology and Codes Historically, everything associated with Fire Alarm system is code driven Technology will grow incrementally faster than the code’s ability to keep up with it Proactive instituting and using new technology that can improve the safety of firefighters and building occupants alike New technology of FirstVision will enhance the fire service response, not change the fundamental approach.
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21 FirstVision Codes and Standards to Date UL/ ULC Listed NEMA SB30 Fire Service Annunciator and Interface standard adopted NIST- Submitted proposal to NEMA for en-route display, colors and icon standards NFPA 72 2007 Annex will include NEMA SB30 standards
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22 NEMA Standard - Announcement NEMA Introduces New Fire Service Standard Dec 2005 (ROSSLYN, VA) - NEMA’s Signaling Protection and Communications Product Section, representing elements of the fire alarm industry, recently released SB 30-2005, Fire Service Annunciator and Interface. SB 30 was developed jointly by the National Institute of Standards and Technology, Building and Fire Research Laboratory, NEMA, and the U.S. fire alarm industry.
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23 ONYX FirstVision Screen – Low Rise
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24 ONYX FirstVision Screen – High Rise
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25 ONYX FirstVision Screen – Event List
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26 ONYX FirstVision Screen – Building Info.
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27 ONYX FirstVision Screen – Contact List
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28 ONYX FirstVision Screen – Site Plan
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29 ONYX FirstVision Screen – HazMat Detail
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Thank You John Brady
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