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3 Reasons Firefighter Communications Are Important During COVID

During a time of mask-wearing and social distancing are firefighters really at risk? After all, they wear all that gear and are trained to deal with all sorts of hazards. While fire personnel might not be the first, first responders you think of on the front lines of COVID-19, there are definite reasons to keep foreground communications a priority. Firefighters often travel from place to place. They end up living and bunking in close proximity to one another. After duty, they return...
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Protecting Firefighters On Resort & Hotel Fire Scenes

Hotel and resort fires are unique because of the sheer size, height, and number of people involved. There are steps you can take to protect your firefighters on these challenging scenes. At American Trade Mark, we want to help you prevent injuries and loss of life with the information and tools you need. We believe that rapid planning, efficient information distribution, and firefighter tracking all help. Historic Hotel & Resort Fires December 7, 1946 - 119 people were killed during the Winecoff...
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The 5 C’s Of Fireground Radio Communications

Share information quickly and clearly in an emergency. Efficient resource allocation, firefighter safety, and accountability systems all rely on the right information getting to the right people on time. This flow of facts and statuses is only as strong as each member along the line. Make sure everyone in your chain of command understands the importance of how, when, and why to use their portable two-way radio. At American Trademark, we've put together some tips and tricks to help you...
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Tracking First Responders In Hoarder Home Fires

Tracking first responders in hoarder home fires is crucial for safety, and at American Trade Mark, we want to help you with awareness and the tools you need to keep your crews and communities safe during an emergency. Many people don't realize how dangerous holding on to things can be to themselves, their neighbors, and the people who are prepared to put themselves on the line in the event of an emergency. Hoarding - A Massive Problem A compulsive hoarding issue...
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Preventing Firefighter Hazards With Better Fireground Communication

Firefighters put their lives on the line day in and day out, year after year. Can better fireground communications be the missing link in your injury prevention protocols? Explore the trials facing our first responders with tips and tools from American Trade Mark to help reduce accidents and injuries on the fire scene. Top Firefighter Hazards Firefighting hazards extend far beyond fiery infernos, smoke inhalation, and building collapses. Depending on your fire department's location, you may be responding to chemical spills,...
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The Importance Of Incident Command Systems During Wildfire Season

Bolster your current wildfire fireground communications with incident command systems and tools from American Trade Mark. Collecting, tracking, sorting, and communicating conditions, people, and resources on the scene are invaluable for saving lives, property, and fire personnel. Our user-friendly systems are designed to take you from initial size up to final report, simply - no wifi required. Record Initial Wildfire Conditions With Command Boards Easily Update Changing Weather Conditions With Dry Erase Command Boards Track Firefighters & Apparatus With Accountability Tags Or Passport...
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Accessories & Custom Products For Incident Accountability Systems

At American Trade Mark, we manufacture and distribute custom products and accessories to compliment your incident accountability systems. We understand that fire departments, EMS, and other first responders have different needs when organizing incident command and accountability systems. Our customized tags, labels, decals, and command boards attempt to personalize these systems for better usability. Custom Firefighter Car Plates Custom Accountability Tags Custom Equipment Marker Decals Custom Command Board Layouts Custom Printed Car & Motorcycle Plates Mark department vehicles or show your police, rescue squad, firefighter,...
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Choosing The Right Command Boards To Improve Fireground Communications

At American Trade Mark, we offer incident command boards for departments of all sizes and styles of firefighting fireground communications. Which is the right command board for your team? We’ve gathered some information to help you make the right choice. Our Available Options All of our incident command boards are made to stand the tests of a busy fire scene. We understand the need to keep things sturdy, yet compact, and most of all, to get all the information you need...
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Hazmat & Industrial Fires: Firefighter Safety Tips & Tools

Get, communicate with, and track the people and information you need during your next hazmat response call with tips and tools from American Trade Mark. Be better prepared for hazardous chemical and industrial fires. We want to help you maximize firefighter safety during all types of potential response situations. Chemical Fire Response Challenges Many hazmat firefighters find themselves in low-frequency, but very high-risk situations. Because of manufacturing, shipping, and waste cleanup efforts, even rural departments may have to respond to a...
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7 Strategies For Effective Fireground Communications

Ensuring effective fireground communications for both firefighters and incident command with strategic planning and gear from American Trade Mark. Time is of the essence during an incident, so it’s necessary that all fire personnel are on the same page with each other, using clear and organized radio communication techniques. We provide tips and tools to help make that happen. Tips For Effective Communication We've put together seven simple tips for you to consider as you create and revise your department's fireground communications protocols and...
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