Vancouver, BC and Lakewood, Colorado, January 13, 2009 – In Motion Technology,
the leader in mobile networking technologies that efficiently connect and manage
equipment, information and people in the field, today announced that West Metro Fire
Protection District (WMFPD) has deployed In Motion Technology’s solutions to manage
mobile operations and improve emergency services for the residents of the cities of
Lakewood, Morrison, Littleton, and Golden, and Jefferson and Douglas Counties.
The onBoard Mobile Gateway turns each emergency vehicle into a secure, high
performance, local area network. This enables emergency personnel to access critical
information – digitally, wirelessly and instantaneously — while they are in the station, in
transit, and at incident scenes. West Metro Fire is deploying In Motion Technology’s
onBoard Mobile Gateway in its entire fleet, which consists of 10 ambulances, 56 fire
trucks, and 7 command vehicles.
“With the Gateway, our crews have information at their fingertips that we could never
have imagined just a year ago,” said Patrick Purdy, IT Director for West Metro. “And,
unlike other solutions that must be replaced as technology changes, the onBoard Mobile
Gateway was designed to be easily upgraded. This investment will improve our
emergency responses today and into the future.”
With In Motion Technology, by the time WMFPD crews are in their vehicles, they have
access to all the information they need to get to scene faster, respond more effectively,
and save lives and property as never before. When a call comes in, the Gateway
enables dispatch information — including digital maps and turn-by-turn directions to the
scene – to be digitally downloaded, wirelessly and instantly, to vehicle computers. Prior
to deploying In Motion Technology, the information available to WMFPD crews was
provided by analog radio, paper tear-sheets, and paper map books. Now, detailed
incident scene information – including aerial photographs that indicate points of access
and the location of the nearest hydrants – enables firefighters to plan their attack before
arrival.
At the incident scene, each Gateway functions as a mobile, high-performance, wireless
hotspot, providing all first responders with reliable, secure connectivity. Crews at the
scene can communicate using IP voice, email, mobile fax, video and other devices.
Firefighters can begin the patient care immediately, and electronically send information
to medics when they arrive. Medics can send ECG and other patient information to the
hospital from the field, improving patient care, and saving time – when seconds can
mean the difference between life and death.
In Motion’s onBoard Mobility Manager provides headquarters staff with a virtual birdseye
view of operations and incident scenes. Operations command can access incident
scene and patient records remotely and in real-time. Fleet managers can access vehicle
information – including fuel and coolant levels, engine idle times and speeds, and other
statistics – to prevent breakdowns before they occur. And IT staff can remotely trouble
shoot software and hardware, and monitor the wireless network.
The West Metro Fire Protection District is the second largest fire and emergency medical
services provider in the State of Colorado, serving 250,000 residents, over 110 square
miles west of the City of Denver. WMFD is a special, multi-jurisdictional district within the
state, providing mutual aid to surrounding communities, and supports the Colorado Task
Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Response Team. The deployment is a part of a $3
million public safety improvement program that was funded with the support of local
taxpayers.
“Local taxpayers have supported our efforts to invest in our infrastructure and
technology, and now the community will begin seeing tangible results,” said Purdy. “We
have new stations and a new training center. And our upgraded communications –
which includes In Motion Technology’s mobile wireless communications solutions — will
improve our responses and the service we provide to the residents of the West Metro
Fire Protection District.”
“We are honored that West Metro Fire Protection District chose In Motion Technology for
their mobile emergency communications, and we are pleased they are realizing early,
dramatic results,” said Kirk Moir, CEO of In Motion Technology. ”West Metro is one of
more than 185 organizations across North America using our technology to improve
response times, communications and operations and serve their communities.”
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In Motion Technology
In Motion Technology is the leader in mobile networking technologies that connect and manage
equipment, information and people in the field. In Motion’s patented technology enables people
on the road to stay in constant contact, as onboard communications roam seamlessly across
wireless networks. It provides organizations with real-time information to manage operations to
peak efficiency, and frees individuals to be effective anywhere, any time. Today, In Motion’s
solutions are used by more than 185 municipal, healthcare, public safety, transportation and utility
organizations worldwide. Founded in 2002, In Motion Technology is based in Vancouver, BC. For
more information, please call Louise Labuda (In Motion Technology) at (604) 523-2371 ext. 538
or Michael Rubin (Rubin|Meyer) at (202) 898-0995, or visit www.inmotiontechnology.com
