The firefighters of Windsor Severance Fire Rescue in Colorado are never really ‘off duty.’ Career and volunteer members of the district spend their shifts responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency requests. From structure fires to installing infant car seats, they need to be ready for what’s next. Even when their shifts are over, they are on call to help their fellow firefighters cover the needs of the rapidly-growing area.
Smartphones serve not only as tools to keep in touch with their families during long shifts, but also to receive emergency notifications and calls to duty. The 50 firefighters in the district rely on OtterBox® protective cases to stay connected and on call.
“I use my mobile phone on and off shift for department use in getting our emergency call pages from dispatch, department email and inner-department messaging between career and volunteer members,” said Lieutenant Joe Seaman. “Off duty my mobile device works as my personal phone as well.”
Personal smartphone adoption among first responders has resulted in an ever-increasing number of professional applications. Seaman uses apps that range from HAZMAT response, shift schedulers, medication guides and rope and knot instructions. Along with mobile technology use, OtterBox cases have become a staple at Windsor Severance Fire Rescue.
OtterBox offers a variety of case options to suit any lifestyle. Given the demanding nature of their work, most firefighters opt for the most rugged option in the OtterBox line-up. The Defender Series® delivers multiple layers of protection, guarding against dirt, scratches, drops and dings. A high-impact polycarbonate shell with built-in screen protector snaps around the device and is covered with a durable silicone skin. The resulting case guards smartphones against the perils of the firehouse, the field and home. Defender Series cases for smartphones also include a ratcheting belt clip holster that doubles as a viewing stand.
So, why OtterBox? According to Seaman, “Simple – RELIABLITY.”
“The OtterBox Defender Series case protects my iPhone from the rigors of duties that I must perform for my fire district as well as kid-proofs it from my family,” he said. “I wouldn’t own a different case."
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