Tempe Firefighters Use Wi-Fi
CNET has an article about the Wi-Fi system in Tempe, AZ, and how the fire and police departments are using it.
The pictures in Jensen's van are sent through the city wireless network to an emergency operation center, where important decisions can be made. "In my (business), you need to make some decisions really quick. That is what this allows us to do," he said....
He can also pick up useful information on the Internet, such as the floor plans and chemical inventories of local industries, and keep them updated on a secured Web site.
Cool stuff. There is a video report to watch too. Just follow the link.
Posted June 30, 2006 08:29 AM · Link
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