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Properly preparing for an ISO audit by utilizing the right tools and resources is vital in achieving a lower rating. If you’re looking for resources, a good place to start is the ISO Resources page on our website at https://emergencyreporting.com/iso-resources/ – we offer a free white paper, webinar videos, a plethora of blog posts, and […]

You’ve asked for it, and now it’s here! A new feature in the Emergency Reporting Incidents module now allows users to document information on vehicles involved in an incident. This new feature can be useful for things like motor vehicle accident documentation, and in some cases help with reimbursement for responses from insurance companies. Here’s […]

The Cottleville Fire Protection District in St. Charles County, Missouri purchased Emergency Reporting Fire/EMS reporting and records management software in July of 2019. Assistant Chief/Fire Marshal Ryan Roberts says that ER’s “Feature Suggestions” option was among the many attributes that cemented their decision to purchase ER software. The Feature Suggestions option is located in the Customer Help […]

It is a beautiful sunny day. It is the kind that makes you really appreciate how good life is. Birds are chirping, there is a perfect light breeze, the smell of barbeque is in the air. Life is good … and just like that, the tones sound and you are off to answer a call […]

Preparing for an upcoming ISO audit can be stressful and time-consuming. But many fire departments have continued success with their ISO audits, without the unnecessary stress. So, what’s the secret? We recently spoke with one of our customers, Fire Chief Reginald Freeman at Hartford Fire Department (ISO Class 1), to get some insight on the […]

If you or someone on your team missed our recent CPSE-sponsored webinar, “DoD & Civilian Perspectives on Data Management for Accreditation Success,” we’ve got you covered. This blog post will give an overview of the key points from this webinar, which offers perspectives on the value of effective data management from the Department of Defense […]

In keeping with one of our core values, Fire Service Advocacy, Emergency Reporting would like to share a solution that will help you with reimbursement for consumable supplies. Excerpts below are from the FEMA Fact Sheet Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures. We highly recommend reviewing the fact sheet in its entirety. In accordance […]

Note: This post is intended for Emergency Reporting (ER) customers. To download and share a PDF version of this article, click here.   With the COVID-19 novel coronavirus spreading exponentially around the world, we acknowledge the need to provide Emergency Reporting users with tools to accurately track and analyze COVID-19. Here’s how you can input data […]

As technology continues to help shape and grow the fire service in ways that many of us couldn’t have imagined even 10 or 15 years ago, it has become imperative that we consider the physical space and data requirements when designing and renovating fire stations. In a recent Firehouse.com article, “Technology Challenges in Your New […]

Ask and you shall receive. Many of our customers have requested a more structured way for learning Emergency Reporting. Sure, we’ve got hundreds of excellent knowledge base articles, webinars and training videos, but you needed them organized in a logical, structured manner. Our team scoured through the entire knowledge base and organized the articles and […]

Written by Tom Louis Post-Incident Analyses (PIA), After Action Reports (AAR), Incident Debriefings, Tailboard Talks: All of these are examples of what every fire department does (or should be doing) after both major and minor incidents. In fact, if your department adheres to NFPA 1500, you are probably aware of the section that addresses the […]

Most EMS leaders understand that providing clear, detailed, and secure ePCRs are an important part of both taking care of a patient and ensuring your agency stays compliant with government requirements. However, while EMS leaders may understand this, a common problem that many agencies face is that the rest of the crew may not truly grasp their importance

Fire department data management. Just hearing that phrase can bring excitement and enthusiasm to a fire chief, right? For those rare data ninjas out there, most definitely. For the rest of us, not so much. Let’s face it, none of us joined the fire service to be data managers, but that’s exactly what we become the minute we begin our fire service careers

Before signing up for Emergency Reporting fire department records management software, many of our customers spent years using paper records and Excel spreadsheets to try to manage their data and incident reports. This outdated method of managing fire department records is cumbersome, inefficient, and ineffective. As a FireRescueMagazine.com article states, “Under the best conditions, paper […]

We recently welcomed Gordon County Fire-Rescue in Calhoun, GA to the Emergency Reporting (ER) family. Before joining ER a few months ago, Gordon County Fire-Rescue was using FIREHOUSE Software. Theirs is a similar story to many fire departments around the country: After years of using an inadequate and underwhelming Records Management System (RMS), they’ve turned […]

Written by Tom Louis Summer’s in full swing and it’s getting hot now… both the temps and the latest features of your favorite records management system. Check out what’s new from the home office in Bellingham, Washington. The Big Event (Module) Thank you to everyone who has provided feedback on our beta Events Module. Your […]