FireRMS™ Software certified for Highest Level of NEMSIS Compliance
WALL, N.J., - BIO-key International Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: BKYI), a leader in wireless public safety solutions and finger based biometric identification, has been awarded the Gold Level Compliance Certification for its FireRMS software application by the National Emergency Medical Services Information System (NEMSIS).
The certification process was developed to help states collect more standardized elements and eventually submit the data to a national EMS database. Gold Level Compliance ensures that BIO-key FireRMS software conforms to the NEMSIS national EMS dataset. The NHTSA Version 2.2.1 data elements required for compliance include over 400 data elements which are vital components needed for the documentation and description of EMS systems and patient care. Achieving Gold Level Compliance demonstrates the value BIO-key places on it’s commitment to create integrated and interoperable solutions for Fire and EMS Services and other first responder agencies.
“We are pleased that our state of the art solution for EMS professionals meets national standards,” stated Anthony Barone, BIO-key Vice-President and General Manager of Fire Safety Business Unit. “By satisfying NEMSIS requirements, all agencies using our FireRMS software now have the capability to generate reports that meet these national requirements.”
About BIO-key
BIO-key develops and delivers advanced identification solutions and information services to law enforcement departments, public safety agencies, government and private sector customers. BIO-key mobile wireless technology provides first responders with critical, reliable, real-time data and images from local, state and national databases. BIO-keyThe company’s high-performance, scalable, cost-effective and easy-to-deploy biometric finger identification technology accurately identifies and authenticates users of wireless and enterprise data to improve security, convenience and privacy and to reduce identity theft. Over 2,500 police, fire and emergency services departments in North America use BIO-key solutions, making BIO-key the leading supplier of mobile and wireless solutions for public safety worldwide. (http://www.bio-key.com)
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