Internet Initiative Update

  Wednesday, April 2nd 2008

We have finally completed the installation of internet service in all firehouses of the GFD - the last installation at Porter Corners was completed in March.

The next step is to install the remote internet interface for our access system - this will provide a significantly faster way of updating and granting access to our facilities. I am expecting this step to begin at some point this summer.

We are currently investigating software options for our fire reporting requirements - Commissioner Bishop has graciously taken over the lead for this investigation (I am however still helping out but am very thankful for the help). More to follow regarding this in the coming months.

On a personal note, I believe this marks a very vital and significant milestone for our organization. Internet service really allows us to grow as an organization, and perhaps more importantly, streamline our work processes with the hope of making tedious things like paperwork much easier!

I really have to give A LOT of thanks to the many firefighters who helped the process along - many members volunteered to meet the installers during the day when I couldn't make it - they were a big help. Naturally, our district secretary was a huge help - and this initiative simply could not have been seen to completion without her help! So thanks to everyone!

More to follow on the technology front...any questions in the mean time, feel free to ask me!

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