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Technology as a Force MultiplierWhen Fire-Rescue Agencies
Support a Variety of Incident Types
Sara DiazEmerging Technologies Manager
San Diego Fire-Rescue
La Jolla LandslideOct. 2007
$48 million
111 homes affected
Dozens damaged
6 unlivable
OCTOBER 21, 2007 – WITCH FIRE
Marine Corps F-18 Jet crashDecember 2008
4 residents killed
$70 million in legal claims
2 houses destroyed
24 persons rescued
40 horses rescued; 4 drown
Homes/ranches flooded
Tijuana River Valley floodingDecember 2008
Escondido Bomb House December 2010
Opportunities for Tech Solutions
Where Can Technology Make Us More Efficient
Staffing Decisions - Data Modeling and SchedulingBusiness Drivers and Indicators (Dashboards)Fire Records Management OutcomesPublic Information – Social Media
Public Requests for InformationDepartmental Communications
Operations – Data in the Field to Avoid Reach Back
Special Operations – Specialty Teams
Critical Incidents – Situational AwarenessIncident Tracking
BORING BUT NECESSARY
COOL TOYS(WHERE MOST
COMPANIES FOCUS)
Common Themes
Situational Awareness The Incident EnvironmentResources DeployedFirst Responder SafetySafety of Impacted Citizens What Others are Doing (Common Operating Picture)
Information FusionLimited ResourcesInformation Compiled and Easy to ComprehendLimited User Configuration
Limiting Factors
Cost ConsiderationsReadily Available = Purchasing Multiple QuantitiesGrant Programs Have Assisted in Purchases, but Not MaintenancePotential for Equipment Loss/Failure
Ease of UseTechnology Must Compliment Operations, not SupersedeIf it is Too Difficult to Turn On and Get Running, It Won’t Be UsedIf Not Used Everyday, Training Becomes an Issue
Questions ?
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