Press Release: Video conferencing technology
enhances Novi Fire Department communications
CONTACT: Sheryl Walsh, 248-735-5628
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NOVI, MI, June 18, 2009 –The Novi Fire Department has completed
installation of a high-tech video conferencing system that will
revolutionize the way the fire department responds to crises, trains
it firefighters and communicates internally and with other area
departments.
The regional video conferencing project was made possible through
the 2007 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) program,
administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The
total awarded for this regional project was just over $1.3 million
and was shared by 16 communities including the City of Novi Fire
Department for Video Conferencing equipment. The Novi Fire
Department received grant allocations of $95,925.88 for the
equipment and installation.
The video conferencing is utilized at all four Novi Fire Stations
and provides conferencing which includes trainings, meetings, daily
briefs, and emergency management. The ability to video conference
such happenings enables the Fire Safety Officers and department
staff to remain at their respective stations at a cost savings to In
the future, the system will have the ability to connect with 56
other fire stations in four counties under the regional approach.
"Ongoing training is imperative for fire safety officers, but
until now, it required taking staff out of their stations to attend
off-site sessions," said Frank Smith, Novi Fire Chief. "With this
video conferencing system, training can be brought directly to
staff, making effective use of time and resources.”
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