CIS: PROVIDING A POWERFUL ADVANTAGE FOR PLANNING AND RESPONSE

摘要

The mission of the fire service is to protect life, property, and natural resources from fire and other emergencies. With ever-increasing demands and shrinking budgets, the fire service must utilize the best tools, techniques, and training methods to meet public expectations and deliver mission-critical service. Risk management, preparedness, and mitigation have taken on new importance for the fire service including protecting the homeland. Effective response cannot be continually achieved without adequate planning and preparedness. One of the emerging tools empowering the fire service to optimize its emergency services delivery is geographic information system (GIS) technology. GIS is effective for planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, and incident management. GIS extends the capability of maps-intelligent, interactive maps with access to all types of information, analysis, and data. More important, GIS provides the required information when, where, and how it is needed. ESRI has been working with fire service commanders and first responders in government as well as the private sector to provide solutions to their specific needs. GIS is used by fire agencies across the country and around the world to improve the efficiency of operations, including response, planning, and ground command. Successful fire operations depend on obtaining information about the location of the incident establishing priorities, and implementing the appropriate tactics.