News Archive
SDI helps Motorola Radios support fire accountability
May 15, 2013
Fire Chief Magazine spotlights how SDI’s fireground accountability software lets command personnel rapidly conduct rollcalls and respond to emergency alert messages at an incident. SDI partnered with Motorola Solutions, Inc. to provide the APX™ Personnel Accountability Application (APAA) leveraging the robust features supported in the Motorola line of APX™ radios. This advanced, patent-pending software enables game-changing rollcalls, evacuations, and other accountability activities.
What’s New in Firefighter Tracking, Interference Prevention
April 9, 2012
Fire Chief Magazine highlights advanced fireground accountability solutions, including SDI’s Mayday/Rollcall Application software used in the FDNY’s Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) and related accountability software solutions.
New Solution Redefines Firefighter Accountability
January 1, 2013
Fire Apparatus discusses the collaboration between SDI’s fireground accountability software and Motorola’s advanced APX™ radio hardware. This pairing of software and hardware enables a transformation of the fireground accountability process that works seamlessly within the APX™ environment and over the same voice communications network a department uses at an incident scene. Read more
FDNY 2011 Administrative Medals & Awards
November 18, 2011
The FDNY’s Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) Program Management and R&D staff have been honored with the Department’s Administration Medal, which “was created in 1914 to ecourage uniformed and civilian members to study Department problems and develop viable solutions.” SDI’s Mayday/Rollcall Application (MRA) is an integral part of EFAS.
FRI Showcase - Motorola
August 19, 2012
Fire Chief Magazine interviewed Mike Petersen of Motorola Solutions Inc. about the unique combination of SDI’s fireground accountability software with Motorola’s suite of APX™ radios to enable advanced fireground accountability activities via push-to-talk and integration of Department radio and personnel data.
Technology Meets FDNY Accountability
November 1, 2011
Firefighter Nation interviewed FDNY project personnel about how Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) works to ensure firefighter safety and how the system fits into the FDNY’s larger Fireground Accountability Program.
New York Prepares for the Fire Next Time
September 7, 2011
Wall Street Journal reports on Fire Department New York City (FDNY) preparations including reference to the emergency alert “Mayday” software developed by SDI and used by the FDNY as part of their overall approach to strengthen fire safety strategies and procedures. Read more
SDI Fireground Accountability Applications Discussed In 2011 Safety Week Fireground Survivability Document
June 27, 2011
For the 2011 International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) “Safety, Health and Survival Week”, FDNY fireground tactics supported by SDI-developed Mayday/Rollcall Application (MRA), Tour Roster application, and RFID application are discussed in Chapter 2 of the “Surviving the Fireground” document at FirefighterCloseCalls.com.
FDNY Deploys Software-based Mayday System
July 21, 2011
After a 90-day field test and more than one year in research and development, the New York City Fire Department has installed the the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS), a citywide, data-based accountability mayday system that more effectively pinpoints the location of firefighters and reduces radio ID confusion. Read more
New FDNY Firefighter Tracking System Fully Active
June 23, 2011
Firehouse.com News discusses how SDI, referred to here as the “third party” software developer, achieves operational status of its Mayday/Rollcall Application (MRA) software inside of the Fire Department New York City’s (FDNY) Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS). Read more
With New Fire Department Technology, a ‘Mayday’ Could Bring Faster Help
July 12, 2011
The Fire Department New York City (FDNY) began citywide use of SDI’s Mayday/Rollcall Application (MRA) software running on the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS). Read more
FDNY developing tracking technology to keep tabs on firefighters, even in fierce blazes
April 29, 2011
The FDNY is developing state-of-the art tracking technology to help safeguard firefighters battling even the fiercest fires, the Daily News has learned. Read more
SDI Application Software Used on EFAS
March 24, 2011
SDI’s Mayday/Rollcall Application (MRA) software is being used in the Electronic Fireground Accountability System (EFAS) to detect emergency alerts at fire incidents and to associate radio ID information to specific position assignments and personnel.
SDI Teams with Praxis Inc. for NRL Contract
February 18, 2009
SDI teamed with Praxis, Inc. to support the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) contract for Satellite, Communication, and Comprehensive Maritime Awareness Research & Development and Associated Services. The NRL awarded Praxis a contract to provide scientific, technical, and engineering support services for satellite, maritime, and communications systems. SDI is participating as a team member to provide software development, project planning services, and technical documentation efforts.
Tracking Firefighters with Chips
February 24, 2007
The New York City Fire Deptarment has been working with the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC, to develop transmitting chips for firefighters’ gear that will allow electronic tracking of firefighters on the scene of an emergency call. The chip would have to withstand the heat, smoke, and water found while fighting a fire. It would be activated when a firefighter boards a truck to respond to a call. Read more