FDM News and Announcements
FDM Software Announces Appointment of Paulin Laberge As CEO
December 21, 2006
FDM Software Ltd., North America’s leading developer of public safety software, announced that Paulin Laberge, a
senior executive with extensive experience in leading software companies, has been named Chief Executive Officer.
Laberge brings more than 30 years of leadership, finance and business experience to his role.
“To fulfill our goal of building FDM Software into the best and most successful company in public safety, it was
time to transfer some of my current responsibilities to an individual with the ability to grow the company to the next
level,” said President Ed Colin. “I firmly believe that Paulin is ideally suited to ensuring FDM continues as an innovative
leader in public safety, and that the road ahead is brighter than ever.”
“I’m excited to be joining FDM at this stage in the company’s evolution,” said Laberge. “They are an established market
leader with many achievements to date and I look forward to extending their success even further.”
Widely regarded as a proven executive with an exceptional blend of strategic, analytic, business and leadership skills,
the longtime North Vancouver resident has spent his entire career in high technology. Most recently, Laberge was CEO of
JGKB Photonics and co-founder and CEO of Altus Solutions. He has also held executive positions at Sxip Networks and
CrossKeys Systems Corporation. Laberge is also actively involved in the local technology community and currently serves as
Chair of AceTech, an organization focused on the development of successful technology CEOs.
Squamish Fire Rescue Launches Computer-aided Dispatch Software Developed by FDM Software Ltd.
FDM Software Ltd., North America’s leading developer of Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
safety software, announced today that Squamish Fire Rescue went live on the implementation of their
FDM Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system.
Located in the RCMP Detachment’s Dispatch Centre, the CAD system fully integrates with FDM Records
Management System for shortened response times and increased data accuracy. “Until now, Squamish
Fire Rescue used different systems for records management and dispatch services,” says Fire Chief
Ray Saurette. “Under the guidance of Deputy Chief Steve Virgint, emergency call data is now
automatically updated in our records management system. We’ve eliminated duplicate data entry and
simplified our reporting requirements to the District and Province.”
Chief Saurette continues, “As Squamish grows, we are well-positioned to provide superior service to our
community and the Sea-to-Sky corridor in the run-up to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.”
“Squamish Fire Rescue has always focused on emerging technology to ensure the continued safety of their
community,” says President Ed Colin, “This two-year project marks completion of a total enterprise solution,
and we’re proud they selected FDM Software.”
FDM’s Computer Aided dispatch is a fully configurable, scalable and easy-to-use system for emergency dispatch
and multi-jurisdictional responses. With its failsafe reliability, FDM CAD dispatches the right information to
the right people at the right time. It is FDM Software’s ninth CAD implementation in British Columbia.
About Squamish Fire Rescue
The service is staffed by career and paid-on-call members stationed at two fire halls. Squamish Fire Rescue
provides emergency and rescue services, as well as comprehensive fire and life safety programs. SFR responds to
fire and road rescue incidents in the Squamish district, from Furry Creek to the Culliton Creek area.
FDM Showcases GIS Analyst at GIPSC in Nashville, TN
April 6, 2006
FDM Software Ltd., North America’s leading developer of enterprise software for Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
information management, announces the launch of FDM GIS Analyst at the 1st Geospatial Integration for Public Safety Conference
(GIPSC) from April 10-12, 2006 in Nashville, Tennessee.
GIS Analyst provides analytical tools for modeling, examining and interpreting spatial and non-spatial information, using
ESRI’s ArcObjects 9.X. Providing powerful and flexible visual reports and graphics, GIS Analyst is designed to meet the needs
of an agency’s every-day mapping user as well as the decision-makers. “Over the years, our clients have seen an increasing need
to expedite their decision-making process,” says FDM President Ed Colin. “GIS Analyst provides comprehensive spatial reports and,
when combined with database-generated reports, is an excellent tool in solidifying their business case for station planning and
resource expansion.”
The intuitive, easy-to-use interface is geared to users without technical GIS expertise. User definable and redistributable map
projects, seamless records extraction, InstantPrint and Page Layout options, plus easy data analysis Wizards are key features.
Fully integrated with FDM’s Records Management System (RMS), which also receives data funneled from the FDM CAD system, means
up-to-date information for complete data analysis. GIS Analyst also works with FDM Mobile RMS in the field.
At the GIPSC Trade Show: Stop by Booth 202 and visit FDM Software to learn more about GIS Analyst, and ask about our integrated
CAD, Records Management, GIS Mapping & Analysis, and Mobile solutions.
About GIPSC
The first Geospatial Integration for Public Safety Conference (GIPSC) is co-sponsored by NENA and URISA, bringing together GIS
professionals, addressing coordinators, 9-1-1 and emergency response specialists for networking and learning opportunities. The
conference, featuring pre-conference workshops, informative learning sessions and trade show, will be held April 10-12, 2006 at
the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN.
http://www.urisa.org/GIPSC/gipsc.htm
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