Fire Service Scoop: New MSA G1 City Edition SCBA, Echo Data’s Free Drive-Time Map, Oshkosh ARFF Order and other industry updates

# Overview This Fire Service Scoop pulls together short, actionable headlines across technology, equipment orders, staffing, and software relevant to fire and emergency services. The pieces here matter because they affect situational awareness, personnel safety, fleet capability, and how departments organize clinical and operational information.

# Notable product and platform launches

• Echo Data Analytics — Stations map: Echo launched a free, interactive Stations map that displays over 60,000 fire stations and their real-world drive-time coverage. The tool is intended to help planners and responders visualize station reach and response windows.

• MSA Safety — G1 City Edition SCBA: MSA rolled out the G1 City Edition self-contained breathing apparatus. This edition includes integrated LUNAR Beacon Technology to aid rapid location of firefighters during emergencies.

• OneDose — Spaces modular libraries: OneDose released a feature called Spaces that creates separate, modular libraries for clinical protocols, standard operating procedures, and operations guides. The structure is designed to make protocols and training materials easier to organize and access for EMS and fire departments.

# Fleet and procurement

# Organizational and staffing moves

• RESCUE Intellitech — new hires: RESCUE Intellitech added two regional sales managers, Chuck Evans and Nick Samp, to expand partnerships with fire departments across North America. These hires signal commercial growth and a focus on closer customer engagement.

• Brigade Electronics USA — trade show presence: Brigade plans to showcase emergency vehicle safety technology across two different expos: EMS World Expo (emergency vehicle safety solutions) and APTA TRANSform & Expo (transit safety technology).

# Practical implications for departments

• Stations map can help units, planners, and mutual aid coordinators quickly assess realistic drive-time coverage instead of relying solely on straight-line distance. Departments can use it for station placement discussions, mutual aid agreements, and pre-incident planning.

• Technology offers an additional means for locating downed or disoriented firefighters inside structures or hazardous environments. Departments evaluating SCBA upgrades should factor integration with existing incident management and accountability systems.

• Training and clinical operations: OneDose Spaces' modular libraries separate SOPs, clinical protocols, and operations guides into distinct, searchable collections. That structure can speed access during shifts and training, and helps administrators control versioning across different document types.

• Fleet readiness and mission capability: Oshkosh's ARFF delivery for the U.S. Air Force is a reminder of continuing demand for purpose-built airport apparatus. Departments with ARFF responsibilities should monitor such procurement trends for lessons on vehicle configuration and sustainment.

# Quick checklist for leaders

• Try Echo Data's Stations map for your jurisdiction to confirm true drive-time coverage and identify gaps.
• If considering new SCBA procurement, evaluate how integrated locating beacons fit with accountability and rescue procedures.
• Review OneDose Spaces if your service needs clearer separation and faster access to protocols and SOPs.
• For agencies managing airport incidents, watch ARFF procurement specs for emerging capability expectations.