Envisage Acquires VaultRMS, Adds Exposure Tracker to Growing Line of First Responder Solutions
BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA — Envisage Technologies is pleased to announce its acquisition of the California-based company, VaultRMS, and the addition of the Exposure Tracker™ product to Envisage’s growing list of technology solutions built specifically for our nation’s first responders. The addition of Exposure Tracker will further Envisage’s founding vision of improving the readiness and safety of our nation’s first responder communities.
Exposure Tracker is a cloud-based software service that allows first responders to document and access data related to exposure to toxic materials, carcinogens, and other harmful substances on any internet-connected device. The service has made the GovTech 100 list the last two years, for being one of the most innovative new technologies in government technology. Exposure Tracker includes a full suite of unlimited reporting options for both individuals and agencies, and unlimited storage of exposure information. Hosted on a secure server, encrypted exposure information may be accessed using two-factor authentication, which provides robust protection of the confidentiality of this sensitive information. Originally developed in partnership with the International Firefighter Cancer Foundation, San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation, and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, Exposure Tracker has been critical in advancing health and safety in the fire service industry and beyond. Envisage plans to offer Exposure Tracker via their FirstForward training network as one of the many no-cost tools provided by the platform.
Chris Memmott founded VaultRMS in 2013 as a cloud-based platform for public safety agencies. In 2014, fire service veteran Clive Savacool joined VaultRMS and, in partnership with the International Firefighter Cancer Foundation, San Francisco Firefighter Cancer Prevention Foundation, and the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance, helped Memmott launch the Exposure Tracker platform. A native of California, Savacool was among the youngest chiefs in Contra Costa County Fire Protection District history, an area known for its high call frequency. After nearly 20 years in the fire service, however, Savacool left the department due to a chronic lung condition. Because of this firsthand experience, the development of Exposure Tracker was, in large part, a means to help his brothers and sisters in the fire service and greater public safety community avoid similar fates. Both Memmott and Savacool will continue to support Exposure Tracker and provide solutions to the fire service and other first responder industries by joining the Envisage team.
“From day one our mission has been to support as many first responders as possible by tracking accurate data in relation to the toxic exposures they receive throughout their career,” said Chris Memmott, VaultRMS Founder and CEO. “By teaming with Envisage, we now have the resources to provide every first responder with Exposure Tracker via FirstForward at no cost. This acquisition is a big win for all of our stakeholders, especially the brave men and women who we’re proud to serve.”
Envisage Technologies, founded in 2001 by Ari Vidali, provides solutions that automate the complex training operations for first responders with a core mission to improve the readiness of our nation’s public safety professionals. The company’s Acadis Readiness Suite training and compliance software platform is our nation’s most widely adopted training management system for public safety. Trusted by numerous agencies within the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and 23 statewide training commissions, Envisage provides training solutions to over 1.5 million first responders.
“At Envisage, we are passionate about innovation that can save lives. The rates of cancer and other severe exposure-related illness for our first responders are through the roof. It is a tragedy that we all have an obligation to do something about,” said Ari Vidali, Envisage Founder and CEO. “Our goal is to provide every first responder with a portable training record and an easy way to track exposure. In combination, we not only support long-term health planning but ensure that our first responders receive the education they need to minimize their exposure risks."
About Envisage Technologies, LLC
Envisage was founded in 2001 to automate the complex training operations for first responders, law enforcement, and the military. We create solutions that make our world a safer place. Our mission is to improve the readiness of our nation’s public safety professionals to ensure they come home alive. The company’s Acadis training and compliance software platform leads the industry, serving over 1.5 million first responders across 8,600 public safety organizations, including both federal and state agencies. Our clients include federal law enforcement agencies, including the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, and many state law enforcement and public safety organizations. Further information about Envisage may be found at www.envisagenow.com.
About Exposure Tracker
Exposure Tracker is a cloud-based software service that allows first responders to document and access data related to their personal exposure to toxic substances on any internet-connected device. Offering a full suite of reporting options for individuals and departments, Exposure Tracker uses state-of-the-art cybersecurity to ensure that this sensitive information remains safe and confidential, yet easily accessible by those who need it.
About FirstForward
FirstForward provides critical news and enables the lifelong learning that public safety personnel need to ensure their careers reach retirement. FirstForward maintains the complete training history of courses completed on the site and provides a forum for industry professionals and experts to discuss best practices and the latest public safety techniques, tactics and resources necessary to safely execute the job. Law enforcement officers, first responders, and other public safety personnel may sign up for access at www.firstforward.com.
About the Acadis Readiness Suite
The Acadis Readiness Suite is designed to make certain that our law enforcement, military, and emergency services are trained, equipped and ready to respond. Acadis measures readiness by automating complex, high-risk training and compliance operations. Acadis increases the accuracy and effectiveness across every level of critical incident response by consolidating information about personnel and resources. The modular system enables organizations to implement functionality where needed to support the entire compliance lifecycle. Acadis embodies a single, powerful idea: To make certain our first responders come home alive. Learn more at www.acadis.com.
