Nichols College donates iPads to Dudley Fire Department to help upgrade FD technology
DUDLEY, Mass. – Nichols College donated 10 iPads to the Dudley Fire Department today during a brief ceremony held at the town’s fire station. At the event, Nichols President Bill Pieczynski presented the new technology to Dudley Fire Department (DFD) Chief Dean Kochanowski and Deputy Chief Erik Spahl.
The iPads will support the fire department’s new cloud-based software program for fire and emergency medical services reporting, an application that is designed to be used in the field on iPads.
“Nichols has been part of the fabric of Dudley since 1815, and we are proud to support the Dudley Fire Department, who help keep our campus and community safe,” said Pieczynski of the donation. “The Dudley Fire Department is a trusted partner to our College, and these iPads will enhance their ability to respond to incidents quickly, manage resources effectively and conduct inspections more efficiently. We are pleased that this gift of technology can help modernize their operations and further strengthen the services they provide to Dudley and beyond.”
The College selected the DFD for the donation due to their frequent collaborations. The DFD is one of the town departments the College interacts with the most, said College leadership. The DFD and the College work closely together on regulatory and emergency response, as well as ensuring inspections of all campus buildings. The DFD also interacts with the College’s public safety, residence life and athletics offices.
The iPads will also assist the DFD with: onsite inspections; apparatus checks; previews of building preplans while enroute (complete with shutoffs, access points and hydrant locations); and response unit tracking during an incident.
(Pictured in story photo: Nichols College donated 10 iPads to the Dudley Fire Department during a brief ceremony at the town’s fire station. Left to right: Nichols President Bill Pieczynski, Dudley Fire Department Chief Dean Kochanowski and Deputy Chief Erik Spahl.)
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Nichols College has earned business accreditation from the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), the longest serving global accrediting body for business schools and the largest business education network connecting learners, educators, and businesses worldwide. Founded in 1815, Nichols College transforms today’s students into tomorrow’s leaders through a dynamic, career-focused business and professional education. Nichols offers real-world learning focused on professional depth – combined with vibrant living, competitive athletics, and an unmatched alumni advantage – equipping students to exceed their own expectations. To learn more about Nichols College, visit www.nichols.edu.
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