Happy Factual Friday! According to the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, 20% of firefighters and other first responders experience PTSD at some point in their career. It is important to tend to your mental health and be mindful of others'.
Today is National PTSD Awareness Day and we at Bryx want to express the importance of mental health. PTSD can be caused by experiencing or witnessing trauma. It's okay to reach out for help if you are experiencing a mental health crisis and it's important to educate yourself!
It’s FF! One of our first customers was the Detroit Fire Department. In 2014, Detroit was facing bankruptcy and preparing for Devil’s Night. Bryx provided the 911 app for free and, after experiencing it, the DFD became the first of many to upgrade to our station alerting system.
Here at Bryx, we are many things. We are engineers and innovators, but most importantly, we are passionate. We truly want to make a difference for first responders and the communities they serve. Be a part of a difference, be a part of Bryx.
Happy Juneteenth! June 19th marks the day in history in which the remaining enslaved people in Texas claimed their freedom under the Emancipation Proclamation in 1865. We hope everyone has a fulfilled day and, please, treat each other with kindness and respect!
Happy Flag Day! This federal holiday celebrates the American flag’s history and symbolism each year on the anniversary of the flag’s official adoption.
Happy Factual Friday, all! Since it’s Pet Appreciation Week, did you know that approximately 500,000 pets are affected by residential fires each year? When it comes to home fires, please make sure all members of your household are safe – even the furrier ones!
It’s FF! Since it is Pride Month, we are highlighting an important figure to firefighting: R. Kevin Mallinson. In 1981, Mallinson became the first openly gay firefighter when he joined the Key West Fire Department. Mallinson has helped to gain greater equity for all in the field.
Bryx would like to extend our thanks to all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our nation and to all who serve or have served the United States on this Memorial Day. Remember and honor.
It’s Factual Friday! Do you know where Bryx is located? You may be able to find us all over the map, but Bryx is headquartered in Rochester, NY. We are proudly located downtown where we have our manufacturing and support centers.
Small company feel, large company reach! Fire stations all over the United States trust Bryx to provide their first responders with the technology to save time, property, and lives. Take the step towards the future and let Bryx help your team work faster, smoother, and smarter!
It’s Factual Friday and we need to feature our cloud-based platform! Through Bryx, 1,000,000 messages are processed in the cloud monthly, 100% of our alerts beat pagers when geocoded by CAD, and 5,000,000 alerts are sent to mobile devices & stations monthly. Operate in the cloud.
We understand that to serve your community, you need a high-tech alert system. That’s why Bryx offers the only true cloud-based platform on the market. CAD data is sent to our cloud for processing, providing real-time alerts to mobile devices and stations. Operate in the cloud.
Happy Friday! Since May is AAPIHM, we thought an on-theme Factual Friday was needed. According to Data USA, Asian Americans accounted for 1.63% of career firefighters in 2019 while Pacific Islander Americans accounted for less than 1%.
In 2009, President Obama signed a proclamation to recognize the month of May for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage. The celebration is meant to acknowledge the vast contributions and influences Asian & Pacific Islander Americans have made to the US. Happy AAPIHM to all!
Since Wednesday was Star Wars Day, we thought a Star Wars themed Factual Friday was necessary! Did you know there are firefighter in the Star Wars Universe? They wear fire & radiation-proof bodysuits and are equipped with handheld hose-guns. May the force be with you!