News Medical

Ramp-up tones could be effective alerting method to reduce stress on firefighters

An article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene (JOEH) that examines long-term health effects suffered by emergency responders indicates that "ramp-up" alert tones can ...
Firehouse

New Fire Station Alerting that Benefits Your Firefighters’ Long-Term Health and Comes with an Affordable Price Tag

Traditional fire station alarms can reach decibel levels higher than a fighter jet, causing stress and health risks for firefighters. New alerting systems like Prism-IPX and EaseAlert offer graduated ...
Newsday

Jarring alarms out, quieter alerts in. New firehouse dispatch systems aim to ease stress

DANBURY, Conn. — Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume — startling the firefighters before they headed out to scenes ...
newser

At Fire Stations, 'Jarring' Alarms Are Fading Away

Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume—startling the firefighters before they headed out to scenes that could get ...
Statesman Journal

Salem firefighter spearheads project to protect first responder health

This is part of a weekly series introducing readers to individuals passionate about our Mid-Valley community. When firefighters are woken up by emergency calls with loud tones and bright fluorescent ...
Insurance Journal

Jarring Alarms Out as New Firehouse Dispatch Systems Aim to Ease Stress

Until recently, a call coming into the Danbury Fire Department meant alarms and tones immediately blasting at high volume — startling the firefighters before they headed out to scenes that could get ...