Posts Tagged: Droid
Android Applications for the Fire & EMS Service
Last year, almost to the day, I published an article titled "ANDROID IN THE FIRE SERVICE". I had several comments and then got another one today about applications that firefighters use on their android device. Why not the iphone you might ask? The answer is because I use the Droid X and previously used the Droid. I am also fairly certain that almost all of the applications on the Android network can also be phoned on the iphone network.
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Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide by Field Applications (Another FREE app!)
I'm a huge fan of anything useful to the fire service that is provided free of charge. Well, I found annother extrication app for smartphones and the iPad. It's called the Hybrid Auto Extrication Guide by Field Applications, LLC. The guide is availible on iPhone, Android and iPad. I downloaded the guide onto my droid and I must say I'm really impressed!
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This ‘Fire Fighter’ Game Must Self Destruct
Is it possible that I've become more and more particular about my game apps for my Android phone especially those that charge a fee? When I can get Angry Birds for FREE or any of the HD apps for my iPad from EA Games at only 99 cents I expect more and mo…
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Warm thoughts, extrication and Santa’s Sexy Helper Day 17!
I just got a call from a buddy who is down in Florida. The Temp is in the upper 60's and he's walking the beach in shorts. Another good friend, Captain Joe Schmoe; over at Report on Conditions titled his last post "Heat Wave. The temp there yesterday…
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Engine 51′s four-burner
Happy shares some caffeinated love at Engine 51.
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Android in the Fire Service
I will admit, while I might now a little about web sites...I have not taken the time to learn a ton about my Droid. Simply put, I am not using it to its fullest potential. I am fine with that, but occasionally I will spend the time to add an application, change a setting, or see what is new.
Brian Rueger, a retired USAF computer/ information systems operator AND retired FD Captain, likes to keep me abreast of the news surrounding the Droid. I get email links to new applications and news sporadically.
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Morning Lineup – January 7
I would dearly love to own and operate a Droid phone
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Morning Lineup – November 30
They acquired stamps worth $17,000 and purchased a new 1963 Howe/International 750 gpm pumper with a 500-gal. tank.
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Predawn Black Friday
FossilMedic celebrates Black Friday with before-dawn on-line shopping.
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Fire/Rescue Meets the Droid
He researches digital/technical devices and how they can best be adapted by first responders
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Morning Lineup – November 23
We will have an article about Verizon's new Droid phone and how it can be best adapted to assist in fire and ems operations.
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Today’s Safe Driving Award …
The one-fingered hoon was seen holding a mobile phone in each hand and driving his car with his knees while travelling through the Eastlink tunnel
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Fire Prevention? What’s That?
But unfortunately the NFPA's messages on fire safety and fire prevention aren't making it into the offices of the Boston Globe newspaper.
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Around the Fire Web
his Quick Takes this morning is loaded with gems like the update on the infamous Gregson Street Guillotine in Durham.
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Morning Lineup – October 19