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Oncall® Live Video System Including GPS Streaming From Fire Cam

The Oncall® Live Video System enables emergency services personnel to stream live video, audio and their GPS location from Oncall® WiFi enabled cameras by tethering the cameras to a smartphone that has the Oncall® Live Video app installed. The video is streamed to viewers in real-time via the Oncall Server, using the smartphone’s 3G or 4G connection. You can also stream video from the smartphone’s own camera.

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Product Snapshot – Handle It by Grail Fireground Solutions

Handle-It is a high strength (400 pound rating), lightweight (3 ounce), 36" long self-adjusting tool designed to assist firefighters with a wide variety of carrying and holding tasks. Whether it be victim removal or just getting a “better grip” on tools and equipment, Handle-It will assist you. Comprised of heat and cut resistant materials, this rugged device will endure the hostile environments you encounter. Custom lengths are available. View the slide show that demonstrates some uses.

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Video: House Fire…The Fire Critic Weighs in on Improper Ventilation Technique

I have something to say. Many ask why I don't weigh in on actions and tactics I see in videos I post on FireCritic.com. This is one of those times I CANNOT stay silent. Fast-forward to 3:50 in the video for what I am talking about. This is NOT a correct way of ventilating a roof. Most of you know I am not a "Safety Sallie". Our profession is inherently dangerous, we need to operate as safely and effectively as possible.

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