Additional Safety Measures Built into its Use

Lower Mistakes Makes for Saved Buildings and Lives

There is no doubt about it: GPS Tracking is having an impact in the area of fire fighting operations.  Just like other public safety organizations, fire departments all over are reaping the benefits of GPS outfitted trucks to assist in fire emergencies.

These systems promote the following goals of fire and emergency rescue operations:

Faster and Efficient Response Times

The best and fastest routes are displayed while driving to an emergency.  Also available is the location of hydrants, water lines, gas lines and even electric service lines.

Better Fire Fighting Information

One of the best features of these systems it that they can provide a good overview of a fire via satellite picture and help to determine where best to focus the highest amount of attention to put the blaze out.  That has already been used with great success.

Works with Existing GPS Systems

This helps keep the costs low in the implementation phase.  If a department already has outfitted their vehicles with GPS Tracking one of these new systems will tie right into it and provide the same level of service, but with the new features added into the system.

Sharing of Data

When a department is called upon to assist at a fire outside of their territory, the unfamiliarity with that part of the community can pose a problem.  Now that is gone because these new systems supply the most direct route to the address of the fire.

Also, updating the maps of hydrants can be performed by a single person rather than the several that used to be necessary.

In addition to all of this, fire and rescue vehicles can be monitored for proper use.  While this would not likely be an issue with the larger trucks, the smaller vehicles used for things other than fire runs can be watched to make sure they are not being used in a manner that goes against department policy.

The drivers can also be watched to make sure they are obeying speed limits and also that they are where they should be and not performing personal business while on the job.

It all fits nicely into a package that helps fire / rescue departments run as lean and efficiently as possible.  That alone can help save money which is important in these uncertain economic times in which we find ourselves.