2009 Finalists
Illinois workNet Center of Northern Cook County
The Volunteer Network run by the Illinois workNet Centers of Northern Cook County has helped over 3,500 jobless suburban residents. The Network, presents workshops stressing customization and marketing as key components of an effective job search strategy. The Network is made up of 35-40 active... more
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Practice to Eliminate Sales Force Call Reporting Reluctance
Prime Devices Corporation
This Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system merges call reporting and expense reporting into an salesperson-friendly voice mail based system that allows their company's salespeople to achieve 4-1/2 days of customer time each week.
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Discussion
Mark BozikAugust 19th, 2009
The device has been used to save the lives of 5 people in the last 18 months.
max herwigAugust 19th, 2009
Great product. I believe it is a product that has a great future in saving lives of construction workers.
max herwigAugust 19th, 2009
The Rescue Vac reduces the time to complete a trench rescue by 80%. An average 8-10 hour rescue is reduced to 1 to 2 hours with the use of the Rescue Vac. What other product on the market today can make that kind of positive statement and have demonstrated its ability like the Rescue Vac has!
Ann-Marie KnegtAugust 20th, 2009
This product is a revolution for firefighters and rescue teams. It will save lives.
James DuPontAugust 20th, 2009
This product greatly speeds up the time it takes to make a rescue of a trapped worker. This product saver lives!
Brian KazmierzakAugust 20th, 2009
Fantastic Product... Great job Dave and Mark!
Jeremy MetzAugust 20th, 2009
Great product, something the rescue community should have in their equipment cache!
Dick MurphyAugust 20th, 2009
Rescue personnel have needed a device like this far too long.
Eric BunkofskeAugust 20th, 2009
Rescue Vac is an excellent tool. I have used and seen this product used first hand. This is a life saver.
Hugh StottAugust 20th, 2009
I have used the equipment made by Rescue-Vac and honestly believe it does make a difference in peoples' lives who may not survive without its use. It truly is equipment which impacts people in serious crisis situations.
Alex PepperAugust 20th, 2009
What a great system. It is simple to set up, and easy to use. This product is worth its weight in gold.
Dan NelsonAugust 20th, 2009
This saves lives!!!
It allows us (firefighters) to get to the victim much faster and from a safer location. It is a WIN WIN in my book. Any location that has trenches or digging and might collapse on a worker needs this and trained responders on scene ASAP!!!
Veronica RyanAugust 20th, 2009
Great product!
Drew SmithAugust 20th, 2009
Rescue Vac speeds rescue while keeping firefighters safe. What would normally takes hours and place several firefighters in danger of death or serious injury can be accomplished in a fraction of the time with a significant reduction in personal risk. Additionally, with fewer personnel needs for less time more firefighters remain available for other emergencies and overtime costs are reduced.
Ralph SkoghAugust 20th, 2009
Great product, made in the USA!
Doug TruckenbrodAugust 20th, 2009
An effective and safe rescue tool. It dramatically reduces rescue time.
Steve WhiteAugust 20th, 2009
I have responded to and operated at six trench collapse emergencies, four of which were successful rescues. The last successful rescue was July of 2008 in which the Rescue Vac system was used. My rescue team did not have a Rescue Vac for the previous trench collapse emergencies, as we purchased the system in 2007. Based on comparison of previous incidents where hand-digging was used to last year’s rescue with the Rescue Vac, there is no question in my mind that this product easily reduces the amount of time to remove soil from a trapped victim while increasing rescuer safety. Although sadly ironic, my rescue team used the Rescue Vac yesterday to assist with the recovery of a worker that was entrapped in a grain bin. Although this was a recovery operation, the system provided an added measure of rescuer safety. I can say with great confidence and first-hand experience in life and death situations that this innovative product has and will continue to save lives.
Brian DiNicolaAugust 21st, 2009
What a great kit to have available for all your trench needs. Can't beat a product that is made in the U.S.A.
Adam MillerAugust 23rd, 2009
Used this tool at a trench rescue. Every tech rescue team in the world should own one
Todd ZiesAugust 24th, 2009
This is a proven product that has already saved lives, and isn't that what we are here for? I am sold on it. It will continue to be a asset for many rescue teams.
Joseph RubioAugust 24th, 2009
Essential, practical, and affordable! The Rescue Vac is the consummate rescue system. A MUST HAVE for every department.
Mark BozikAugust 24th, 2009
Cut and paste the following link to see pictures of the RescueVac being used by the Chicago Fire Dept. in the successful rescue of two persons trapped in a trench on 08-23-09.
http://nordfirephotos.smugmug.com/CHICAGO-FIRE-DEPARTMENT-FIRES/cfd/9384651_zD4UH
Mike RIPPINGERAugust 24th, 2009
For firemen by firemen. One of a kind!!
Shirley MottAugust 25th, 2009
There are good innovations and then there are great innovations. An innovation that saves lives in dire circumstances qualifies as a GREAT innovation in my book. I'm pleased to say I've met the firemen who developed this and you couldn't find people who are more deserving of an award - saving lives is their forte and they are dedicated to finding ways to improve the odds!
ed dudleyAugust 25th, 2009
great product...saves lives !!
Steve KishAugust 26th, 2009
The rescue vac is revolutionary in the field of technical rescue. Less time = more saves!
John MorrisAugust 27th, 2009
Used it liked it, would not want to use vac truck without the rescue vac.
Steve GibertiniAugust 27th, 2009
Used this tool at a trench rescue. Simple to set up and easy to use. Great tool to have for a technical rescue team!!
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