Advancement in real-time 3D localization for first responders

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3AM Innovations and Epic Blue have announced a new partnership that will see Epic Blue’s geolocation technology integrated into FLORIAN, 3AM Innovations’ decision support platform.

This partnership addresses one of the most pressing challenges in emergency response: knowing exactly where team members are during critical operations. Together, 3AM Innovations and Epic Blue will deliver real-time localization capabilities for first responders even in environments where GPS traditionally fails.

When handling emergency situations, every tool a first responder uses serves a crucial purpose. While technology is increasingly part of their toolkit, barriers such as GPS limitations have hindered its effectiveness. The integration of Epic Blue’s geolocation technology into FLORIAN eliminates such barriers. This will provide accurate, uninterrupted, and easy-to-read location data in complex environments such as dense urban areas, vast complex structures, and underground environments.

Historically, incident commanders tracked their team by manually updating a whiteboard or using clunky 2D digital maps which struggled inside buildings. The new Epic Blue enhanced FLORIAN furthers the accuracy of automated personnel location (APL) within structures. This includes elevation, and routing data of all first responders being tracked on scene. This advancement drastically reduces the logistical demands on incident commanders, allowing them to focus on critical decision-making.

“At 3AM Innovations, we’re relentless in our mission to develop technology that saves lives and makes operations safer and more efficient,” said Patrick O’Connor, co-founder and president of 3AM Innovations.

“Partnering with Epic Blue allows us to push the boundaries of what’s possible. Together, we’re ensuring first responders stay connected, informed, and safe. No matter the conditions or environment.”

“For firefighters, this means precise 3D localization, enabling safe and efficient operations in single-story structures, complex multi-level buildings, and subterranean environments. EMS teams gain enhanced situational awareness, even in chaotic and fast-moving scenarios, while disaster response teams benefit from robust accountability and tracking across sprawling, unpredictable, and GPS-challenged environments,” said Michael Ilsbroux, CEO of Epic Blue.

“Together with 3AM Innovations, we are delivering cutting-edge tools that fundamentally transform how first responders operate.”

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