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What Fire Chiefs Are Saying About Responserack:

A Great Alternative to Legacy Fire RMS for Volunteer Fire Departments

Responserack, the cloud-based Fire RMS and mobile application, has quickly become a popular choice for volunteer fire departments across the country. Here's what fire chiefs are saying about Responserack:

  • "Responserack is a game-changer for our department. It's easy to use, affordable, and filing reports from the scene, as the call winds down, is an awesome time saver."
  • “Responserack painlessly provides us with the data we need & want.”
  • "Not training our firefighters on NFIRS is appreciated by all involved!“
  • “Thank you for making Responserack a great program.”
  • “I'm getting a lot of positive feedback from my members using the app. Even the ones that love paper run sheets are coming around …”
  • “It's a great platform. :)”
  • "Responserack is the simplest Fire RMS I've ever used. It's intuitive, and easy for both firefighters and administrators. Even new officers can file reports well.”
  • “CAD integration brings incidents right into the app.”
  • “Your program is truly amazing.“
  • “Getting our NIFRS reports filed gets us ready to apply for grants. Thanks!”

If you're looking for a great alternative to expensive, outdated and legacy Fire RMS systems, and you want to engage your volunteer firefighters, then Responserack is an excellent option for your volunteer fire department.

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