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Wildland firefighters battle unpredictable terrain, extreme heat, and limited connectivity—often relying on paper maps and radios. See how Porticos helped Rogo Communications bring DropBlock to life: a mission-critical, satellite-enabled device engineered to withstand harsh environments and keep teams connected in the field.
Wildland firefighters battle unpredictable terrain, extreme heat, and limited connectivity—often relying on paper maps and radios. See how Porticos helped Rogo Communications bring DropBlock to life: a mission-critical, satellite-enabled device engineered to withstand harsh environments and keep teams connected in the field. https://www.porticos.net/portfolio/rogo-dropblock/
For a decade before Wildfire Today Founder and wildland firefighting stalwart Bill Gabbert’s death, he wrote numerous articles on what he called the “Holy Grail of wildland firefighting safety.
For a decade before Wildfire Today Founder and wildland firefighting stalwart Bill Gabbert’s death, he wrote numerous articles on what he called the “Holy Grail of wildland firefighting safety.” … A company claimed to Wildfire Today that it is closer to making this quest a reality. RoGO Communications, which focuses on developing safety technology for firefighters and first responders, was recently awarded a NASA Small Business Innovation Research contract to develop its “DropBlock 2.0.” Quest for ‘Holy Grail’ of [...]
RoGO was Interviewed by Denver TV news (CBS) station
The hope is that companies like RoGO will use that data to solve society’s biggest problems. …the technology allows for a faster, better and safer response to wildland fires … better able to predict where the fire is going, how fast it is going to get there and who might be in possible danger.CBS News Colorado
The Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire Management tested this technology in 2023
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
We are developing technology to unleash a paradigm shift in wildland firefighting.
RoGO Communications DropBlocks Provide Wildfire Firefighting Technology Engineered for Immediate Tactical Coordination to Save Lives
RoGO services also support first responders in other disasters including hurricanes, floods, and search and rescue teams.
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