Structural Fire ProtectionThe mission of the fire service is to protect life, property, and natural resources from fire and other emergencies. With increasing demands and finite resources, the fire service must utilize the best tools, techniques, and training methods to meet public expectations.
GIS improves the efficiency of planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and incident management. GIS extends the capability of maps to access all types of information analysis. When a fire occurs, any delay of responding fire companies can make the difference between the rescue of occupants versus serious injury or death. The critical time between fire containment and flashover can be measured in seconds. From the moment an emergency call is received through the deployment of tactical resources, GIS helps reduce critical time loss and increases efficiency. GIS technology brings additional power to fire personnel to evaluate hazards, analyze service demands, and deploy resources [PDF]. PlanningIncident Analysis
Response Analysis Risk Assessment ResponseGIS is used in CAD systems to rapidly locate and visually display incident locations. CAD selects the closest available response [PDF] unit and, with appropriate data, displays transportation routes for responding equipment. These features become increasingly valuable when multiple incidents begin to occur or when mutual aid units (unfamiliar with the local area) are utilized. Automated Vehicle Location Incident ManagementThe incident commander requires a diverse array of information to perform the command mission and make the best decisions possible. Having access to GIS data, imagery, school locations, parking lots, adjacent exposures, and hydrant locations provides an accurate picture of the event and supports critical command decisions. SolutionsESRI offers software solutions that meet the needs of fire response, fire planning, and fire ground command. |
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