Ailing FDNY EMS Dispatch System Back Online

Thirty years old, it's scheduled to be replaced in 2015.

  • Jul 30, 2013

The New York City Fire Department experienced intermittent outages last week, with the system down for a total of 90 minutes, causing it be switched to a backup system. The explanation is simply that’s outlived its usefulness.

FDNY’s July 25 statement said it was fully stabilized that day.

It said technicians determined the problem was caused by corrupted "disc arrays," hardware storage components in the CAD system, and the defective equipment was replaced.

Of nearly 12,000 calls handled last week, 96 percent were successfully handled, and the others handled manually by operators using cards to assign and track incidents.

The CAD system is scheduled for replacement in 2015 as part of the city's overhaul of the 911 system.

Product Showcase

  • Glove Guard® Clip

    Safety should never be compromised, especially when it comes to proper glove usage. The Glove Guard® clip enhances safety by encouraging employees to keep their gloves with them at all times. This reduces the risk of accidents and injuries on the job. By ensuring everyone has their gloves readily available, we help promote a culture of safety and efficiency. The Glove Guard® clip is designed to withstand the toughest work environments. Constructed from robust materials made in the USA, it can endure extreme conditions, including harsh weather, and rigorous activities. Read More

  • Preventative Heat Safety

    Dehydration and heat exposure impair physical and cognitive performance. Proper hydration boosts heat stress resilience, but hydration needs are highly individualized and hard to predict across a workforce. Connected Hydration® empowers industrial athletes to stay safe through behavioral interventions, informed by sports science, and equips safety teams with critical insights to anticipate high-risk situations and adapt to evolving environmental factors. Curious about applying the latest in sports science based hydration strategies for industrial athletes? Stop by booth #1112 at AIHA or schedule a free demo today at https://epcr.cc/demo. Read More

  • EMSL Analytical, Inc. - Air Sampling Supplies & Testing Labs

    EMSL Analytical, Inc. operates laboratories throughout the United States and Canada. EMSL is a nationally recognized and locally focused provider specializing in fast laboratory results for Asbestos, Mold, Silica, Lead & Metals, Bacteria, Legionella, USP , Combustion By-Products, VOC’s, Radon, PCB’s, Formaldehyde, METH/Fentanyl, Identification of Dust & Unknowns. Sampling Pumps, Cassettes, Media & Supplies available. Reach us at 1-800.220.3675 Read More

Featured

Most   Popular

Artificial Intelligence