PocketBrainBook for Fire & EMS puts a fast, offline field reference in your pocket — built for volunteer and small-department firefighters and EMS providers who need answers on scene, not a search engine.
WHAT'S INSIDE
• Protocols — quick-reference guides for Fire Suppression, Rescue, Hazmat, Medical/EMS, and Scene Safety.
• Tools & Calculators — fireground and patient-care calculators (Pump Pressure and more).
• Pre-Incident Planning — build and store pre-incident plans with photos and PDF attachments, and import plans shared by others.
• My Department — keep your department's contacts and plans on your device.
• Translator — common phrases in multiple languages with tap-to-play audio, for talking with patients and the public.
• Quick lookups — DOT/NFPA hazmat placards and a pill identifier.
• Training & Reference — handy references to keep sharp between calls.
BUILT FOR THE FIELD
• Works offline — most of the app is available without a connection.
• Clean, fast layout meant for gloves-on, on-scene use.
• Your notes, contacts, and plans stay on your device.
PRICING
Start with a 2-week free trial, then $23.99/year. Auto-renews yearly; cancel anytime in your subscription settings.
NOT A GOVERNMENT APP
PocketBrainBook for Fire & EMS is an independent reference app published by DCG Holding Company. It is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or an official publication of any government agency, standards organization, or fire or EMS authority.
WHERE OUR CONTENT COMES FROM
The reference material in this app was written as general field guidance and reviewed by working fire and EMS professionals. It is NOT a reproduction of any official publication, standard, protocol, or code, and it is not copied from any government or standards body. Always follow your own department's SOPs/SOGs, your medical director, and your current standard of care.
AUTHORITATIVE SOURCES
For official guidance, go to the organizations below. These are the authorities on this material — this app is not one of them, and none of them endorse it.
DOT / PHMSA Emergency Response Guidebook phmsa.dot.gov
NFPA standards nfpa.org
OSHA emergency preparedness osha.gov
CDC / NIOSH cdc.gov/niosh
FEMA NIMS fema.gov
American Heart Association CPR/ECC cpr.heart.org
The pill identifier opens drugs.com, an independent commercial reference, in your browser. No other outside sources are used.
IMPORTANT
PocketBrainBook for Fire & EMS is an independent reference and training aid provided for informational purposes only. It is NOT medical, legal, or professional advice, and it is NOT a substitute for formal training, your department's SOPs/SOGs, your medical director or medical control, or the current standard of care. Content may contain errors and can become out of date — always verify against your own current protocols and medical direction, and operate only within your certification and scope of practice. In a real emergency, call 911 and follow your dispatch, incident command, and medical control.
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