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Manual equipment tracking compromises emergency readiness
Fire departments and emergency medical services must maintain operational readiness around the clock. Unfortunately, traditional manual tracking methods for radios, oxygen tanks, and specialised rescue gear are time-consuming and highly prone to human error, creating a pervasive challenge within the public sector.
Without real-time visibility into whether essential assets are physically present and ready for deployment, agencies face severe operational bottlenecks. Missing or improperly staged equipment can lead to delayed response times, compromised personnel safety, and high costs from repurchasing misplaced gear that was simply lost on-site.
The automated critical asset tracking solution
Deploy an end-to-end RFID asset management ecosystem to completely automate equipment monitoring. By tagging high-value assets with RFID labels, the FX9600 Fixed RFID Reader and RFD40 RFID Standard Sled work together with system software to deliver total visibility and drastically reduce administrative time.
Potential benefits
By moving from manual processes to an automated solution, emergency services organisations can turn daily challenges into tangible, mission-critical outcomes that enhance safety and efficiency.
Safer
minimises the risk of crews arriving at an emergency scene without the necessary life-saving gear
Faster
drastically reduces the administrative time spent on manual shift-change equipment audits and searching for misplaced items
Better
achieves 100% real-time visibility and accountability for critical assets across the entire facility
Cheaper
reduces capital expenditures by preventing the unnecessary repurchase of "lost" equipment that was simply misplaced on-site
How the solution works
Automate asset monitoring at key chokepoints
By leveraging the FX9600 Fixed RFID Reader, departments can automatically track when gear moves throughout the firehouse or leaves the building. Installed at facility chokepoints, this high-performance device provides superior read rates and exceptional range to capture every tagged item as it passes. This automated monitoring eliminates manual logging and instantly provides accurate data on asset movement.
Accelerate audits and localised searches
To complement fixed reading, personnel perform rapid, localised searches using the RFD40 RFID Standard Sled. This rugged device seamlessly syncs data through system software, allowing crews to conduct fast shift-change audits and easily locate specific items within the facility. Its reliable performance delivers complete accountability for critical assets, keeping administrative work to a bare minimum.
Achieve mission-readiness with enterprise asset intelligence
Achieve complete mission-readiness and eliminate operational blind spots with Zebra’s industry-leading enterprise asset intelligence, ensuring your team can focus on what matters most: protecting the community.
Note:
Use case figures, savings estimates and images are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.
