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What Is Automatic Vehicle Location Explained

November 22, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Ever been on a dispatch call where you're just guessing which unit is closest? You're on the radio, trying to get a location from every crew, hoping the one you pick can actually get there the fastest. It’s a frustrating, inefficient dance that wastes time and fuel. Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) puts an end to …

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What is automatic vehicle location? A Quick Guide

November 22, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Picture this: a digital co-pilot riding shotgun in every single vehicle you manage. This co-pilot knows exactly where each vehicle is, how fast it's moving, and what its status is—all in real-time. That, in a nutshell, is Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL). It's not just one piece of tech, but a complete system that ties together …

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What Is Automatic Vehicle Location and How It Works

November 22, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) is a fancy name for a simple concept: using GPS technology to see where your vehicles are in real time. Think of it like a professional-grade 'Find My Phone' for your entire fleet, giving you a live, operational map of all your assets from a single screen. Understanding Automatic Vehicle Location …

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Dispatch System Operation and Maintenance Guide

November 21, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Picture this: a 911 call drops mid-sentence. Or worse, the entire dispatch system freezes during a city-wide blackout. That’s not just an IT headache; it's a full-blown public safety crisis. This is where a rock-solid operation and maintenance (O&M) strategy comes in—it's the disciplined, proactive work that keeps communication lines open when every second counts. …

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Predictive Maintenance Software Explained

November 20, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Picture this: you get an alert that an ambulance engine is about to fail—before it happens on a critical 911 call. That’s the entire promise of predictive maintenance software. It’s a fundamental shift away from reacting to breakdowns or just guessing when service is due. Moving Beyond Breakdowns and Guesswork For way too long, maintenance …

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First Responder Assets and Inventory Guide

November 19, 2025 by Resgrid Team

For a first responder, assets and inventory aren't just line items on a spreadsheet. They're the lifeblood of every single call we run. Getting a handle on your gear isn't just some administrative chore—it's a core part of public safety that directly impacts response times, firefighter and medic safety, and the readiness of your entire …

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How to Use Motorola Walkie Talkies A First Responder Guide

November 18, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Getting the hang of a Motorola radio is pretty simple once you know the basic controls. You just power it on, pick your channel with the knob, and hit the big Push-to-Talk (PTT) button on the side to talk. Let go of the PTT, and you're ready to listen. Your First Moments with a Motorola …

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Mastering scene size up emt: A Practical Guide

November 17, 2025 by Resgrid Team

A proper EMT scene size-up isn't just a step in a protocol; it's a mindset. It’s the rapid, systematic evaluation of an emergency scene that you run before you ever make patient contact. This initial assessment, often done in less than 30 seconds, is all about keeping your crew safe, figuring out how many patients …

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Mastering Incident Command System Boards

November 16, 2025 by Resgrid Team

Think of an Incident Command System (ICS) board as the central nervous system for any emergency response. It’s the visual hub that takes a chaotic situation and turns it into a clear, actionable plan. Its main job is to create a single source of truth so every single person on scene is aligned on objectives, …

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Modern Law Enforcement Tech Guide

November 15, 2025 by Resgrid Team

When we talk about "law enforcement tech," we're really talking about the digital tools and software that help police departments get the job done better and faster. Think of everything from AI analytics and mobile dispatch systems to automated reporting software, all designed to act as a force multiplier when agencies are stretched thin. For …

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