Rescue Central Blog
Summer 2010
Tue, 27/07/2010 - 15:48 — AndyI
The summer is flying by quickly this year. It seems like only yesterday I was writing a season’s greetings blog. Over the last few months we have made a number of changes within our organization in the pursuit of improved product quality and better customer service.
We are in the process of implementing a new ERP system that will allow us to work more efficiently and communicate more effectively. The biggest change that you might notice is the relocation of our manufacturing and service facility from Bakersfield, California to Lincoln, Nebraska. The decision to move the facility was not easily taken. Many factors went into the decision to relocate which I will not go into here; suffice to say it is difficult to lose part of our CON-SPACE team. I would like to personally wish each and every one of them the very best for the future and thank them for their part in the growth of CON-SPACE.
Andy
Fire Rescue and Hazmat Team Training
Tue, 20/07/2010 - 11:42 — AndyI
Western Cook County, IL played host to several Fire Rescue and Hazmat Teams training on CON-SPACE products. The site of the exercise was two abandoned houses that were made to look as though they were hit by a tornado (IMG 1). The teams used the CON-SPACE SearchCam 3000 to look for any possible victims trapped in the house (IMG 3). Using the camera, the operator was able to successfully find four “victims.” The snapshot picture provided, (IMG 2) captured using the SearchCam 3000 camera’s onboard picture memory, actually shows one these victims trapped next to the refrigerator and couch.
The CON-SPACE EntryLink Diversity System was also utilized by the Incident Commander to give him a set of eyes for viewing the victim extrication processes as the teams moved their way through the residence. Finally, the Talon Throat Mic module communication system was also supplied for voice communication between team members. This proved highly effective for the team communication as there was a lot of background noise from various saws, generators and other loud machinery.
All equipment and training on the use of the SearchCam 3000, EntryLink Diversity and Talon Throat Mic were supplied by CON-SPACE Sales Manager Bill Johnson.
Interschutz
Mon, 28/06/2010 - 14:59 — AndyI
This month I had the opportunity to go to Leipzig, Germany for Interschutz, which is the biggest Fire / Rescue Exhibition in the world. We had fantastic response and feedback on the international debut of the Searchcam 3000, new Delsar configuration, and updated configurations of the Hardline systems. We also had a chance to showcase our larger corporate presence in cooperation with our sister company Savox Communications headquartered in Finland. It was great get acquainted and re-acquainted with many of our international customers, distributors and friends in the industry.
As luck would have it, the town of Leipzig was hosting a festival the same week as the show. The CON-SPACE contingent consisted of Nick White, Alan Jakobsen, Martin Carsky and myself. With some help from our Finnish compatriots and fellow Canadians from Globe Manufacturing, our nights were spent nursing sore trade show feet and with a few beverages at the Leipzig Hof beer garden.
Probably the greatest achievement this month was donating some of our SR65M radio accessory products to the Georgia Fire Fighters Burn Foundation to assist in their great efforts and camp for kids. The work they do is truly inspirational and I am proud to have been able to provide them with gear they can utilize.
Andy
