by Agility | Dic 10, 2019 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies partners with Vogt-CTE to create Agility Technologies Europe
Richmond, BC – Dec.10th, 2019 – Agility Technologies Corporation (ATC) manufacturer of FirstLook360, the world’s first wireless 360° spherical rescue search camera, announced that the company has partnered with Vogt-CTE to establish operations in Europe. It is our goal to better serve our growing number of European based users and dealer partners. By establishing a local presence, ATC Europe will help to minimize delivery times, decrease shipping costs, and provide sales and service in local time zones.
“Our expansion into Europe marks a milestone moment in the growth of ATC and for FirstLook360’s adoption by European based emergency services,” said ATC Chief Marketing Officer, Matt Fiddes. “ATC Europe will allow us to forge new relationships and continue to build our brand in the European rescue community.”
The two founders of Vogt-CTE, Jürg Vogt and Marc Hersberger have over 30 years of experience in the Urban Search and Rescue, Military, Border Guard, Police and Fire Rescue markets. In addition to the provided sales and after-sales service, Vogt-CTE will offer local training support for our growing European dealer network and end user customers. “We are very proud to include FirstLook360 as another innovative product in our portfolio,” said Jürg Vogt, Sales Director. Marc Hersberger, COO adds: “We are convinced that the unique selling propositions of the FL360, the future-oriented thinking of our Canadian partner ATC, and the market knowledge of our European country representatives can create a sustainable basis for the continuing success of our first responders. We look forward to developing synergies and creating real value for our highly respected customers.”
ATC Europe will be headquartered in Steffisburg, Switzerland, with an additional facility in Germany. Both locations will provide logistics to customers in the European Union and non-EU countries. The expansion will be led by Marc Hersberger (Vogt-CTE) and Matt Fiddes (ATC).
For more information, please visit www.agilitycorp.com
About Agility Technologies Corporation:
ATC engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments.
by Agility | Jun 10, 2019 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
June 10th, 2019, Richmond, BC – Agility Technologies is proud to announce and welcome Alan Jakobsen as our new Sales Manager. Alan will be responsible for expanding sales domestically and internationally, assist in marketing endeavors and oversee sales management activities.
Alan isn’t new to the Fire Rescue market spending a considerable number of years with CON-SPACE Communications and his experience, knowledge and hands-on approach to sales will be instrumental in expanding our business.
Andy and Matt, Co-Founders of Agility, have had the privilege of working with Alan at CON-SPACE Communications for many years and are excited to be working alongside him once again.
Help us in welcoming Alan by reaching out to him. He can be contacted using the following information:
Alan Jakobsen – Sales Manager
E. alan@agilitycorp.com | P. +1.604.259.1579 ext. 006
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About Agility Technologies Corp.
Agility Technologies engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments.
by Agility | Abr 3, 2019 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Richmond, BC, Canada., April 3rd, 2019
Agility Technologies Corporation
(ATC)
is proud to announce that the revolutionary FirstLook360 (FL360) rescue camera
has been included on the 2019 FEMA USAR Equipment Cache List. Starting today,
any FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Team’s can purchase the
FirstLook360 (FL360) camera system as part of their approved equipment cache.
The FL360 system was designed specifically for Technical Search Specialists,
Canine Operators and Medical Specialists allowing them new 360° spherical
imaging technology, wireless/wired capabilities and mobile integration.
FL360
contains no mechanical articulated
camera head a common point of failure with existing search and rescue
cameras. The FL360 streams real-time
video and two-way audio ’s via its proprietary application. It is capable of
mobile integration via FirstNet or other LTE networks. A user can record 360°
spherical video, take snapshots, transmit and receive two-way audio via the
robust, multi-use camera head. Using the provided tablet, the rescuer is able
to view an entire space by using a finger with swipe gestures on the tablet or
with the app’s virtual joystick feature to control the focus area.
FirstLook360
system is listed under the Technical Search Equipment Section on the
2019 FEMA Cache – Item Number – TF-0131.00
Andy Ibbetson, Co-Founder and Director of Product
Development at ATC, commented, “being included
on the FEMA USAR the equipment cache list is a great honour. For our team this represents a validation of
the hard work that has gone into the development and testing of the
revolutionary FirstLook360. I would be
remiss not to recognize the hard work performed by the Task Force Team Leaders
who put the camera forward for inclusion on the list. Agility’s goal was to put
“Tech” back into Technical Rescue and this is a big step forward in achieving
that goal.”
About Agility Technologies:
Agility Technologies Corporation engineer best-in-class imaging and
communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals
working in hazardous environments.
by Agility | Ene 7, 2019 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies is excited to announce the launch of the Reach and Rescue Long Reach Telescopic Rescue Pole
Adapter the FirstLook360 Spherical Vision Camera.
Reach and Rescue based in the UK (www.reachandrescue.com) are leading the charge in extended reach capabilities in the Emergency Services. Their equipment is fast becoming standard equipment on vehicles around the world. The FirstLook360 camera can operate both wired or wirelessly and has an attachment provision for a tripod or extendable pole so rather than starting from scratch, it made a great deal of sense to work together and develop an adapter that would allow FL360 to be used with a Reach and Rescue telescoping pole. For our customers this approach will result in saving time, saving money and saving space on a rescue vehicle.
In addition, this cross over capability give rescuers one more tool in the toolbox to adapt improvise and overcome
obstacles with a goal of improving outcomes. Reach and Rescue poles are available in lengths up to 17M (55 ft) giving
rescuers easy access to upper floor windows, visuals of roof layouts or probe deeply into shaft, cave and/or well.
“We are ecstatic to work with Jo, Sean and the team at Reach and Rescue. Rescuers will certainly experience the
benefits of this collaboration, “said Andy Ibbetson, Director of Product Development at Agility Technologies.
For more information on the new adapter and Reach and Rescue’s Long Reach Rescue Pole, please contact us using the the information below.
About Agility Technologies:
Engineering Best-In-Class Communications Products for Emergency, Military and Industrial Professionals Globally.
P: +1 604 259 1579
Email: info@agilitycorp.com
SOURCE Agility Technologies Corp.
http://www.agilitycorp.com
by Agility | Oct 24, 2018 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
by Agility | Sep 17, 2018 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Great article written in Technical Rescue Magazine by Daryl Ashford-Smith on USAR search techniques featuring the White Helmets.
http://www.agilitycorp.com/…/upl…/2018/09/TR73SyrianUSAR.pdf
Regardless of your thoughts on this organization and the anti-White Helmet sentiment from the Syrian and Russian govt’s the fact of the matter is, search is search, no matter what organization responds. #USAR #techrescue #response #search #technicalrescue #structuralcollapse #collapse #buildingcollapse #specialops #whitehelmets
by Agility | Jul 12, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
FL360 will be taking part in the 2018 Patriot North Exercise at Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Wisconsin. Patriot North brings together over 900 civilian and military personnel from over 40 National Guard units and other organizations
When a natural disaster strikes, the efforts of government and civilian organizations are required to support relief operations. Coordination among these organizations may occur after a tornado, flooding, a HAZMAT incident, or another type of state emergency. National Guard units along with state and civilian agencies work together to provide life-saving services and emergency response
More here……..http://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article/1250322/patriot-north-exercise-gathers-civilian-and-military-providers-for-varied-train/
by Agility | Jun 13, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
NEW Distributor Announcement – DACON Inspection Technology
Agility Technologies is pleased to announce that we have entered into an agreement with DACON Inspection Technology BV., our new exclusive distribution partner in the Netherlands.
DACON Inspection Technology BV and their team are experts in visual technology for the rescue, inspection and diving markets. DACON will represent Agility’s complete line of FirstLook360 products and have a full FirstLook360 camera system in their possession for demonstrations starting today.
Call Rutger van Duijn and the DACON team today to get a look at how amazing 360° image technology can be.
DACON Inspection Technology BV
Jonckerweg 20a
2201 DZ Noordwijk
Nederland
w. www.daconbv.nl
e. rutger@daconbv.nl
p. 071 – 747 0110
First look 360
We look forward to our new partnership and are excited to to expand our presence in Europe.
Agility Team!!
by Agility | May 22, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies (ATC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Advance Rescue Solutions Co Ltd., as the exclusive distributor/reseller in Thailand. This new announcement broadens ATC’s reach into South East Asia.
Advance Rescue and their team are experts in the Thai rescue market and offer a wealth of experience as well as proven track record. Advance Rescue will represent ATC and our complete line of FirstLook360 products, which is being continuously upgraded and expanded. Advance Rescue have a full demo system in their possession and are available for demonstrations today.
About Advance Rescue Solutions Co. Ltd.
67/17 Ladprao 35, Chamkaseam
Jathujuk, Bangkok, 10900
T: +662 938 9474
W: www.advancerescue.co.th
E: info@advancerescue.co.th
About Agility Technologies Corp.
Agility Technologies engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments
#255-3757 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC, Canada V6V 2R3
T: 604-259-1579
W: www.agilitycorp.com
E: sales@agilitycorp.com
by Agility | May 22, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies (ATC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Pro Fire Protective Solutions Co., as the exclusive distributor/reseller in Italy This new announcement broadens ATC’s reach into Europe.
Pro Fire and their team are experts in the Italian rescue market and offer a wealth of experience as well as proven track record. Pro Fire will represent ATC and our complete line of FirstLook360 products, which is being continuously upgraded and expanded. Pro Fire have a full demo system in their possession and are available for demonstrations today.
About Pro Fire Protective Solutions Co.
Pro Fire offers its customers products and services in the field of fire and civil protection. Established in 2004, Pro Fire’s focus is to service all their customers with experience and dedication.
Handwerkerzone 21
39052 Kaltern a.d.W. (BZ) Italien
T: 0471-631 241
W: www.profire.it
E: info@profire.it
About Agility Technologies Corp.
Agility Technologies engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments
#255-3757 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC, Canada V6V 2R3
T: 604-259-1579
W: www.agilitycorp.com
E: sales@agilitycorp.com
by Agility | Abr 4, 2018 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies (ATC) is pleased to announce the appointment of FireWolf Co. Ltd, as the exclusive distributor/reseller in Taiwan. This new announcement broadens ATC’s reach in Asia.
FireWolf and their team are experts in the Taiwanese rescue market and offer a wealth of experience as well as proven track record. FireWolf will represent ATC and our complete line of FirstLook360 products, which is being continuously upgraded and expanded. FireWolf have a full demo system in their possession and are available for demonstrations today.
About FireWolf Co. Ltd.
Established in 1998 FireWolf is committed to the manufacture of fire rescue vehicles, lighting vehicles, earthquake experience vehicles, fire prevention vehicles, and command vehicles. It also acts as an agent for imported fire engines (airport fire vehicles, chemical vehicles, and ladder trucks) and all kinds of advanced rescue equipment.
No.22, Lane 121, Section 2,
Jiuzong Road, Neihu District
Taipei City
T: +886-2-27922626
W: www.firewolf.com.tw
E: sales@firewolf.com.tw
About Agility Technologies Corp.
Agility Technologies engineer best-In-class imaging and communications products for emergency, military and industrial professionals working in hazardous environments
#255-3757 Jacombs Road
Richmond, BC, Canada V6V 2R3
T: 604-259-1579
W: www.agilitycorp.com
E: sales@agilitycorp.com
by Agility | Mar 9, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
1. Faster Searches
2. Operational Flexibility
3. Collaboration
4. Reduced Down-time
5. Capability Augmentation
1. Faster Search
Upon entry into a void space the FL360 instantly captures a live 360-degree spherical view which can be controlled and explored by simply swiping a finger in any direction across the viewing screen. Two-way audio capability allows a simultaneous audio search. The lightweight modular design makes it easier and faster to transport & deploy.
2. Operational Flexibility
The FL360 can operate in either wired or wireless modes and is extremely versatile. The design is portable, rugged, modular and IP68 rated to support use in a variety of operational situations; Structural Collapse, Fire Investigation, Evidence Gathering, Vehicle Extrication, Confined Space, Hazmat, and High Angle rescue. Multiple threaded connection points on the camera head allow it to be easily adapted to function with other hardware & equipment.
3. Collaboration
The tablet that comes with FL360 Kit can be connected via GSM/3G and LTE making it compatible with mobile networks around the world (including FirstNet). Live view or snapshot recordings can be shared, stored for secondary review, or viewed in virtual reality. Meta data such as source, time, date, GPS location, allow recordings to be plotted on mapping programs.
4. Reduced Down-time
The FL360 contains no moving parts yet achieves a wider field of view than competitive units. Mechanical articulated joints, integral to traditional products are prone to failure and breakage. Repairs are expensive and can put a traditional camera out of service for periods of a month or more. The FL360 comes standard with onboard diagnostics and software that can be updated over the internet greatly reducing the potential for down time due to service.
5. Capability Augmentation
An ongoing process of software development and capability enhancement based upon direct customer feedback will increase the capability of the FL360 going forward. Upgrades and additional features can be downloaded to augment an existing camera head capability. This adds a significant forward-looking value proposition over traditional search camera systems that are stand alone and static.
Check out a head-to-head search camera comparison here or email us at info@agilitycorp.com for a NO obligation budgetary quote.
by Agility | Feb 20, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, Manufacturing, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Wow! What an awesome experience it is to take a product into a whole new world! The FirstLook 360 was built to be rugged and multipurpose but who knew the extent of it!… Last week we were in the UK and met with a prominent Police force to discuss law enforcement applications for the FL360 camera. The next couple of hours was a combination of enlightenment (for us) and excitement (for us all) as the cogs of our minds started turning and we explored the many potential use cases for the FL360 by Law enforcement professionals, it was a really eye opening experience. Follows is a quick summary of the areas this rugged 360 camera could be used.
Specialty Firearm teams, Emergency Response Teams, Prisons, Hostage Situations, Drug Lab Takedowns, Large Vehicle Search, Ship Board Void Search & Seizure, Room Entry & Clearing, Building search – attics, basements, crawlspaces. Additionally, the ability to record and share and playback a full 360 view of an area before carrying out an operation could be a real game changer.
We left a camera system for evaluation and trial can’t wait to get the feedback… more to come on this…
Posted by Andy Ibbetson – andy@agilitycorp.com
by Agility | Feb 14, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
What’s great about a wireless mobile integrated 360° technical rescue camera? App updates!!!!! Oh yes, finally a rescue camera that gets better over time. We’ve got a new update to the FL360 App media gallery and want to share the new features.
1. Scrubbing – An operator can now fast forward/rewind/pause through an entire 360° recorded video.
2. Looping – We now offer one touch continuous play.
3. Metadata – Images are now stamped with GPS coordinates, date, time, camera serial number, and size of file. Videos already have this feature.
4. Mapping – Images are now cached on the map for review.
5. Media Tab – we now have both images and videos located in the same screen.
6. Recorded Video Snapshot – While playing recorded 360° video the operator can now record snapshots. Those snapshots will also have metadata attached.
More to come, so stay tuned for more from the Agility Bat Lab!
ADVANCING TECHNICAL RESCUE!
www.agilitycorp.com
by Agility | Feb 8, 2018 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Solider Systems Daily a premier daily web publication covering the tactical industry recently posted information about FirstLook360. SSD give Government and Military acquisition professionals, Industry leaders, and consumers alike give up-to-date reporting and in-depth analysis on all things tactical/military. All information is weighed for its added value and paired with historical data to provide unmatched insight into the tactical industry. No one else focuses on industry like Soldier Systems Daily and no one else publishes the sheer volume of information on a daily basis. Check out the post HERE.
by Agility | Dic 19, 2017 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
How incredible would it be to have images and 360° video of void spaces marked on a map where they were taken? Visual markers taken throughout the entire search campaign and shared amongst response teams. Well, for the first time in a rescue, our camera, FirstLook360 and the FL360 App give you the ability to do this. The picture shown in the post displays 360° videos in numbered clusters that were recorded at specific locations. As you zoom in closer in the map the clusters can and will separate in the location they were recorded. Simply press one of the numbered markers and voila, a library of 360° videos recorded at the scene that are available for the operator to share instantly. The video files include GPS, date, time, FL360 camera serial number, and file size data.
This is the first of many advances the Agility team will introduce over time and we’re really excited for whats next.
Contact us today for a demo by calling 604-259-1579 or email us at info@agilitycorp.com.
To see the camera at work, check out how the FL360 Camera works wirelessly with the FL360 App……https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsOdLu2-EKg&t=179s
#FL360 #techrescue #technicalrescue #SAR #USAR #rescue #360camera #struturalcollapse
by Agility | Dic 13, 2017 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
When search and rescue cameras were introduced in the early 1990’s they changed the way technical search specialists conducted operations in collapsed structures. Since that time, technology has moved forward by leaps and bounds but search camera development over the same period appears to have stalled. Current technical search cameras contain an image sensor mounted in a housing that requires it to move left or right via a series of small servo motors attached to fine pitch gears, drives or pulley’s. The camera body is then turned 90 degrees so that the head moves up or down to provide a view of the rest of the space. The mechanical movement of the camera head has its drawbacks and anyone who uses them regularly will tell you that the mechanical head is prone to; breakage, expensive repairs and potentially lengthy periods where the equipment is out of service. (más…)
by Agility | Nov 30, 2017 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with SAKURA Rubber Company in JAPAN. SAKURA will oversee representation and distribution of FirstLook360 exclusively in the country of JAPAN. If you’re interested in a demonstration of the FL360 system, please contact them today. #FL360 #techrescue #USAR #sar #searchcamera #japanrescue
SAKURA Rubber Company
1-21-17 Sasazuka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan Z151-8587
w. www.sakura-rubber.co.jp p. +81-3-3466-2171
www.agilitycorp.com / www.firstlook360.com
Advancing Technical Rescue
by Agility | Nov 28, 2017 | Confined Space, Inspections, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Vimpex in the UK. VimpexRescue will oversee representation of the FirstLook360 camera in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. If you’re interested in a demonstration of FL360 system, please contact them today. #FL360 #techrescue #USAR #sar #searchcamera
Tel: +44 (0) 1702 216999
Fax: +44 (0) 1702 216699
E-mail: sales@vimpex.co.uk
Web: www.vimpex.co.uk
Facebook: VimpexRescue
by Agility | Nov 27, 2017 | Confined Space, On-Scene Awareness, Technical Rescue, Trench Rescue, Urban Search & Rescue, Vehicle Extrication, Victim Location
Agility Technologies is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Fire Rescue Safety Australia (FRSA). FRSA will oversee exclusive representation of the FirstLook360 camera in Australia, New Zealand and all areas covering the Oceania region. If you’re interested in a demonstration of FL360 system, please contact them today (see contact information below).
National PH – 1300 4 RESCUE (1300 4 737283)
w. www.frsa.com.au
e. enquire@frsa.com.au
Perth – Ph +61(08) 92706777
Adelaide – Ph +61(08) 83111160
Brisbane – Ph +61(07) 32097422
Sydney – Ph +61(02) 80596902
Melbourne – Ph +61(03) 85353300
www.agilitycorp.com / www.firstlook360.com
ADVANCING TECHNICAL RESCUE
