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SAVER Summary: Fiber Optic Kits [January 2013]
"Fiber optic kits are used by responders for surveillance and inspection of areas that are potentially dangerous or difficult to access. These devices fit underneath a door or through a hole drilled in a wall, allowing users to view a scene covertly. Fiber optic kits are also useful for visually inspecting confined areas such as gas tanks or inside machinery."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2013-01
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SAVER Summary: Dive Computers [January 2013]
"Dive computers are devices that increase diver safety and reduce the risk of decompression sickness by providing important information about current dive conditions. This information may include current depth, maximum depth, dive time remaining at depth, rate of ascent, water temperature, and decompression status."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2013-01
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SAVER Market Survey Report: Ruggedized Tablets [December 2013]
"Ruggedized tablets are mobile computing devices that are able to withstand various environmental and hazardous conditions and rough handling, making them suitable for use by law enforcement in field operations. To provide emergency responders with information on ruggedized tablets running Microsoft® Windows® operating systems, the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program conducted a market survey."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2013
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SAVER Summary: Radiation Detection Backpacks [January 2013]
"Radiation detection backpacks are designed for executing covert searches of gamma-emitting (and in some cases neutron-emitting) radioactive materials. As implied, the unit's detector and associated electronics are contained in a backpack, allowing the operator to perform inconspicuous searches in public areas. These devices are especially useful in situations where radiation search surveys of large crowds or high-profile events are performed."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2013-01
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SAVER Summary: High-Sensitivity Detectors [January 2013]
"High-sensitivity detectors are portable devices that use high-resolution gamma spectroscopy to identify radionuclides. These detectors use high-purity germanium, which provides a more resolved spectra than devices that use other materials, such as sodium iodide. As a result of the better-resolved spectra, radionuclides that may have been challenging to recognize with a sodium iodide-based detector could be identified with the high-purity germanium device."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2013-01
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SAVER TechNote: Fingerprint Processing and Identification Equipment [December 2012]
"Fingerprints--the small ridges of skin on the fingertips which may enhance texture perception and grip friction--are unique to each person and have been used in identification for more than 100 years. Identification, the process of comparing a set of prints or a single print to others in a database, is used in many aspects of law enforcement and counterterrorism operations and investigations. Fingerprints may be compared to local and national databases for criminal history or to watch lists for border security. Latent prints from crime scenes are used in forensic investigations. Fingerprints can also be used to identify victims and for access control. Each application involves different processes for fingerprint capture and database searching and matching. An Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS) uses imaging technology, computers, and software to acquire, store, and search fingerprint data."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-12
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SAVER Summary: Gasoline-Powered Rotary Rescue Saws [December 2012]
"Rotary rescue saws are high-speed cutting tools that provide a means for responders to quickly and effectively cut through various materials during firefighting and rescue operations. During firefighting operations, responders use rotary rescue saws to cut ventilation openings, to force entry into structures, and for overhaul operations. During rescue operations, responders use rotary rescue saws to assist in extricating people trapped by fire or rubble or as a result of a vehicle accident."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-12
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SAVER TechNote: Personal Flotation Devices for Law Enforcement Use [December 2012]
"A PFD is designed as either a wearable or throwable device. U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) approved PFDs are labeled with one of five classification types, along with any special usage instructions. Dependent upon the needs of the agency, Types II, III, and V are the PFDs most commonly used by law enforcement personnel."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-12
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SAVER Summary: Portable Intravenous (IV) Infusion Pumps [December 2012]
"Intravenous (IV) infusion pumps are used during medical response operations to deliver accurate rates of IV fluids or medication through plastic tubing, which is connected to an IV catheter that is inserted into a patient's vein. These devices allow medical personnel to set the amount of fluids or medication to be delivered over a specified time frame. Portable pumps are used for pre-hospital emergency response or during ground and air transport"
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-12
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SAVER TechNote: Standoff Radiation Detectors [December 2012]
"A radiation detection system that can locate a remote radioactive source and determine if it constitutes a threat is an important tool for law enforcement and emergency response organizations. These systems, known as standoff radiation detectors, generally have large detector area, high detector efficiency , the ability to determine the direction of the source, and the ability to discriminate threatening materials from background radiation and naturally occurring radiation. Standoff detection systems are usually mounted in vehicles such as trucks, boats, or helicopters. Their main application is to scan and locate threatening radioactive sources in an area such as a parking lot, housing complex, or marina. Standoff detectors usually contain gamma and neutron detectors, since both types of radiation are emitted from special nuclear materials (SNM) used in nuclear devices."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-12
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SAVER TechNote: Physiological Status Monitoring [November 2012]
"The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) has conducted a series of annual studies of on-duty firefighter fatalities, with the latest release being the Firefighter Fatalities in the United States in 2010. The report states that the Line of Duty Deaths (LODD) average is about 100 a year among firefighters, half of which are attributed to heart attacks. In addition, sixty-two percent of all LODD occur between alarm, suppression, and return from a fire call. These results have identified a clear need by the fire service community to have a tracking mechanism for the health status of firefighters."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-11
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SAVER TechNote: License Plate Recognition Standards [October 2012]
"LPR [license plate recognition] systems include hardware components such as cameras, processing units, and displays. LPR systems often use a standardized internal Global Positioning System (GPS) to automatically provide a geo-stamp with date and time information for each plate read. This location data may be synchronized with an external Geographic Information System (GIS) or Automated Vehicle Locating (AVL) system. For systems installed on vehicles, the system must interface with other vehicle systems, such as the Mobile Data Computer (MDC) and vehicle power."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-10
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SAVER Summary: Pre-Hospital Ventilators [October 2012]
"Ventilators are positive pressure devices that deliver regulated volumes of air and supplemental oxygen to patients requiring respiratory support. The concentration of air and oxygen can be adjusted as needed with each breath and with the number of breaths per minute. Pre-hospital ventilators are used during emergency response operations and for ground or air transport. In order to provide responders with information on currently available pre-hospital ventilators, Science Applications International Corporation conducted a comparative assessment of these devices for the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program in May 2012."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-10
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SAVER TechNote: Escape Route Modeling Tools [September 2012]
"Escape route modeling tools that help identify potential vehicular bottlenecks and determine the most efficient evacuation routes from a city or other highly populated area can be important resources for emergency managers. These computer-based models can quickly provide simple point-topoint routes to use during a hurricane, flood, fire, terrorist act, or other emergency. They can also simulate extensive and complex evacuation networks in a large region to support the development of effective evacuation plans [...]."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2012-09
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SAVER TechNote: Blast Resistant Trash Receptacles [September 2012]
"Blast resistant trash receptacles (BRTRs) protect people from primary and secondary fragmentation that would generally result from the detonation of an explosive device inside an ordinary trash receptacle. ASTM [American Society for Testing and Materials] International has issued two standards that currently help consumers verify a manufacturer's claim about the performance of a BRTR. A third ASTM standard has also been issued to guide the deployment of BRTRs in crowded places. Property managers or security directors can take advantage of the standards to ensure that BRTRs will function to protect against the security gap posed by trash receptacles in public spaces"
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-09
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SAVER TechNote: Radiation Mitigation Blankets [September 2012]
"Radiation mitigation blankets act as a physical barrier that reduces or eliminates the passage of radiation. The various types of radiation differ in their ability to penetrate and damage matter through the ionization of atoms [...]. Alpha particles are positively charged helium nuclei that are completely stopped by a few inches of air or a piece of paper. Beta particles are high-speed electrons of varying energy. They produce less ionization in matter than alpha particles but are more penetrating. Low energy betas can be stopped by a layer of clothing while higher energy betas cannot penetrate an inch of plastic."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-09
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SAVER Highlights: Life Safety Ropes [August 2012]
"Emergency responders use life safety ropes during operations requiring access to steep, vertical, and near vertical terrain; when ascending or descending from multi-story buildings; and to conduct search, rescue, and recovery in maritime environments. Each of these scenarios may require a specific rope design to maximize the probability of mission success. When combined with auxiliary equipment such as harnesses and carabiners, an extremely adaptable system is created to support a wide range of operational activities."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-08
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SAVER Summary: Portable Identification Card Systems [August 2012]
"Portable identification card systems are commonly used at incident scenes requiring a multiagency response and a unique incident identification card for personnel or the capability to read existing cards to ensure personnel accountability. They are also used to support special event planning, manage volunteers, and identify and track individuals at shelters or other facilities during or following a disaster (e.g., victims, patients, evacuees). These systems include software applications and hardware for reading and creating identification cards."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-08
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SAVER Summary: Spotting Scopes [August 2012]
"Spotting scopes come in a variety of configurations and sizes and can be used in applications where long range surveillance and observation of people or objects is necessary. Spotting scopes may be used at long ranges by law enforcement personnel to provide situational awareness in public gathering areas, such as stadiums or airports. They may also be used to investigate suspicious packages or containers from a safe distance or to read vehicle license plates and hazardous material truck placards. In addition, spotting scopes are frequently used by marksmen and snipers to identify targets at long distances, beyond the range of conventional tactical binoculars."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-08
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SAVER Highlight: Covert Wearable Camera Systems [August 2012]
"Covert wearable camera systems typically include a camera, microphone, battery pack, and video storage capability, and are designed to be concealed on various locations on the body, depending on the model. These camera systems are used by law enforcement for intelligence gathering and recording undercover transactions."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2012-08
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SAVER Highlight: Portable Intravenous Infusion Pumps [August 2012]
"Portable intravenous (IV) infusion pumps allow medical personnel to set the amount of fluids or medication to be delivered to a patient over a specified time frame. Fluids and/or medication are delivered to the patient through plastic tubing, which is connected to an IV catheter that is inserted into a patient's vein. The focus of this project is on portable pumps that are used for pre-hospital emergency response or during ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-08
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SAVER Highlight: Mobile Vehicle Arresting Systems [August 2012]
"Mobile vehicle arresting systems are lightweight, field-mobile units that are designed to provide emergency responders with the ability to bring a moving vehicle to a stop with relative safety to the target vehicle, police officers, and other vehicles in the vicinity. These systems can be deployed by throwing or dragging the device across a travel lane or using a remote control; systems that are mounted on police vehicles can be deployed from inside the car while in pursuit."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-08
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SAVER Summary: Binocular Laser Rangefinders [July 2012]
"Laser rangefinders may be used by law enforcement personnel to acquire accurate measurements of an accident scene for police reports or accident reconstruction. They may also be used when conducting site surveys for the installation of security cameras or intrusion detection systems outside prisons or other secure buildings. In addition, laser rangefinders are frequently used by marksmen and snipers to measure the distance to targets."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-07
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SAVER Summary: Mobile Device Data Extraction Systems [June 2012]
"Mobile device data extraction systems may be used by emergency responders to support various types of investigations and analyses. Data extraction systems extract information--contact lists, call logs, text messages, etc.-- from mobile devices such as cell phones, smart phones, global positioning system-based navigation devices, and tablet computers. Data extraction systems can extract files and directories that can be accessed by the user of the mobile device as well as files and directories that have been deleted or are unseen by the user."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-06
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SAVER Highlight: Gasoline-Powered Rotary Rescue Saws [June 2012]
"Rotary rescue saws are used by emergency responders who perform firefighting and rescue operations. When firefighting, responders use rotary rescue saws to cut ventilation openings, to force entry into structures, and for overhaul operations. During rescue operations, responders use rotary saws to assist in extricating people trapped by fire or rubble or as a result of a vehicle accident."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-06
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SAVER Highlight: Pre-Hospital Ventilators [June 2012]
"Ventilators are positive pressure devices that deliver regulated volumes of oxygen to adult and pediatric patients requiring respiratory support. Pre-hospital ventilators are used during emergency response operations or for ground, rotor-wing, and fixed-wing transport."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-06
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SAVER Highlight: Personal Flotation Devices for Swift Water Rescue [June 2012]
"Swift water is powerful, relentless water moving down an incline. Rapids, streams, and waterfalls are examples of swift water and may be naturally occurring or driven by floodwaters. The most basic piece of swift water rescue equipment is the personal flotation device (PFD). There are many types and styles of PFDs, including life jackets, swim vests, and flotation and buoyancy aids. The United States Coast Guard (USCG), other federal agencies, and most states require vessel operators to carry a wearable USCG-approved PFD for every person onboard when operating in their jurisdictional waters."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-06
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SAVER Highlight: Personal Hydration Systems [June 2012]
"Personal hydration systems are used to proactively maintain emergency responders' hydration levels while operating in high heat stress environments. These systems consist of an ergonomically designed water bladder with a carrier that can be worn individually or integrated with load-bearing equipment or web harness systems. The bladder includes a drink tube, a positive shut-off, and a fill port. The carrier is typically made of abrasion-resistant material, and may have a sternum strap for added stability."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-06
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SAVER Highlight: Portable Radiological Air Samplers [May 2012]
"Portable radiological air samplers draw air through a collection medium onto which atmospheric particles or gases are deposited. At the end of the sampling period, the collection medium is removed from the sampler and analyzed at a field laboratory or a central laboratory to determine the amount of atmospheric particles or gases in the collection medium.To assist emergency responders in selecting the right portable radiological air sampler for their jurisdiction, the National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) prepared a series of documents for the System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER) Program. The Portable High Volume Air Samplers for Measuring Radioactivity Market Survey Report provides a snapshot of the current commercial marketplace. The Portable Air Samplers for Measuring Radioactivity in Air TechNote provides a technology overview and discusses types of air samplers and air flow rate calibrators."
United States. Department of Homeland Security; System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER)
2012-05
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ER Highlight: Gunshot Detection Systems [May 2012]
"Gunshot detection systems detect and locate firearm discharges. First used by the military to detect incoming fire, they have been adapted for use by law enforcement to provide gunshot detection over a large area (often many square miles) to an accuracy of within a few feet. These systems use multiple sensor units to detect and locate gunshots. In addition to notifying law enforcement of gunshots, the data collected by gunshot detection systems can be used as forensic evidence during legal proceedings."
System Assessment and Validation for Emergency Responders (SAVER); United States. Department of Homeland Security
2012-05
