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    The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management tested this technology in 2023. … “We implemented it with 13 of our hand crews,” said Tiffany Davila, the agency’s public affairs officer. … Davila says this is another very important tool in their toolbox that could save lives. New technology keeps Arizona wildland firefighters safer than before

RoGO services also support first responders in other disasters including hurricanes, floods, and search and rescue teams. RoGO Communications Launches New DropBlock GPS tracking for Wildland Firefighters

When wildland firefighters go out on fire, it can be hard to reach them at times and know where they are in remote areas with no cell service. With this new technology, crew leaders know precisely where crews are. New technology keeps Arizona wildland firefighters safer than before  

“Based on feedback from wildland firefighter field trials, the new DropBlocks’ reduced size and weight better enables immediate deployment to support the initial attack of a wildfire, the time of most dangerous risk to firefighters,” said RoGO Chief Executive Officer Rod Goossen. RoGO Communications Launches New DropBlock GPS tracking for Wildland Firefighters

This advanced version of the DropBlock is lighter and more compact, specifically engineered for firefighters who traverse remote wilderness areas where cellular networks are unavailable. RoGO Communications launches lightweight GPS tracking device for wildfire crews

Field tests of a next-generation satellite tracking tool have proven useful for firefighters responding to wildfire emergencies. Tracking device could improve firefighter safety during emergencies