Information is a preventative tool
Of course a fire department's job is not all about battling fires. Preventing them is a far more effective tactic. And for fire prevention, the most valuable asset you can have is information—information that's complete, correct and easily accessible. And with municipal budgets stretched thin, you need a highly productive, cost-efficient tool for gathering and accessing that information. That's why fire departments are turning to high-tech tools like the TDS Recon rugged handheld computer. It offers a combination of efficiency, speed and ruggedness that's perfect for tasks like fire safety inspections. You can enter a large volume of data onto the Recon on site, and then download it to a central database. That eliminates duplicate paper forms and data entry errors, and provides instant access to that information for updates or even strategy for fighting a fire. And the Recon is built tough enough to work in all the environments you inspect.

TDS Nomad
The high-performance TDS Nomad is rugged, powerful and full-featured. The Nomad comes with Windows Mobile 6, an 806 MHz processor, a long-life battery and integrated wireless capabilities like GPS, 802.11g and Bluetooth, plus a full VGA display - then add the options you need for your application. Get your hands on a TDS Nomad.

Case Study: Denver Fire Department
Any fire department would like to increase efficiency, reduce paperwork and save money in the process—and that's exactly what the Denver Fire Department was able to do by shifting from cumbersome paper forms and time-consuming data entry for their 20,000 fire safety inspections a year. This case study shows how embracing new technology is saving the department thousands of labor hours a year.

TDS Recon
The TDS Recon rugged handheld computer is rugged and versatile enough for any situation. The Recon runs Windows Mobile software, giving you the applications you use most. Its two CompactFlash slots and modular design make it an adaptable, multipurpose tool that can provide the various data and communication capabilities you need. And its lightweight, rugged design makes it easy to carry.