Gary Pedigo
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 31
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As the nation moves towards the 21st Century, Fire Departments find themselves caught up in the transition to an information society. Many organizations are rich in tradition, at times unhindered by progress. Leaders can be heard lamenting the "good old days" prior to computers, Federal Regulations, and the demand for more information and reports. The purpose of this research paper is to sample the use of Personal Computers in Fire Departments and to discuss some methods of utilization through networking. Most fire leaders are progressive enough to realize that the proliferation of these regulations, standards, requirements, and reports force us to move into the computerized world of information. Adding to this is the capability of modern PC's to handle tremendous amounts of information with more ability and speed than previously possible with a mainframe computer.