Abstract
 Providing First Responders Critical Real-Time GIS and AVL Information Track: EMS/Fire Author(s): Steve Harris, David Blankinship, Thomas Wrobel, Edward Kolarik The city of Colorado Springs facilitates delivery of critical GIS and AVL information including routing, resource and situation status to fire apparatus, dispatch centers, incident command and emergency operation centers simultaneously. This enhanced AVL system provides information from different departments and agencies in real-time in a way that has never been possible. This system provides routing on the fly, manages traffic signal preemption and displays these actions in the vehicle, which facilitates more effective response. Vital information is displayed via a touch screen monitor to the responder with very little interaction required. It automatically presents information needed to understand the location and nature of the incident, which allows the team to focus and prepare for the actual situation. By integrating multiple systems--traffic, fire, addressing, utilities, CAD, networks, wireless and GIS data and analysis--traditional AVL becomes greatly enhanced. Steve Harris City of Colorado Springs Fire Department 375 Printers Parkway Colorado Springs , CO 80910 US Phone: 719.385.7234 E-mail: sharris@springsgov.com David Blankinship Colorado Springs Fire Department Information Technology 375 Printers Parkway Colorado Springs , CO 80910 US Phone: 719 385-7217 E-mail: DBlankinship@springsgov.com Thomas Wrobel Colorado Springs Fire Department Information Systems 375 printers parkway Colorado Springs , CO 80910 US Phone: (719)385-7235 E-mail: twrobel@springsgov.com Edward Kolarik Colorado Springs Fire Department Information Technology 375 Printers Parkway Colorado Springs , CO 80910 US Phone: 719 385-7237 E-mail: EKolarik@springsgov.com |
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