"The combination of Datacard ID systems and Salamander's tracking application was the perfect solution for the Super Bowl. The Glendale Fire Department needed to know which responders are on scene, what their capabilities are, and where they're posted at all times" said Steve Benitez, VP of sales for RockWest Technology Group.

"The value of this accountability and credential solution was immediately proven when we put it to use at the 37th Tostitos Fiesta Bowl," said assistant fire chief Tom Shannon, who was in charge of the department's overall Super Bowl planning. "With more than 350 first responders already badged and another 150 set to be issued, we are well prepared for Super Bowl XLII."

Datacard CP80 card printers with IDCentre Silver identification software and Photo Pointe solution were used to create the credentials. The cards include a high resolution color photo and a bar code that stores the first responder's vital information, including certifications and skill levels.

Using Salamander Technologies' interTRAX emergency incident software, the bar code is scanned and tagged when assignments are given. This allows the Glendale Fire Department to manage the location and assignment of first responders within the 1.7 million square foot University of Phoenix Stadium.

"The Glendale First Responder project clearly demonstrates our interoperability with other applications. This gives users the flexibility to structure the perfect solution for the problem at hand," said Fred Ketcho, regional vice president of Americas sales and service for Datacard Group.