Data Wish List: The first step to moving into the GIS-enabled world of decision support is to make a list of what things the chief wants to do with GIS. Failure to plan at this stage usually results in buying hardware and software that do not meet the department's needs and ultimately leads to frustration and expensive delays. Fire Chief, August 1, 2007—by Michael St. John
Platform Integration: Geographic information system technology can link reams of disparate data by geography, analyze that data using the most sophisticated computing functionality available, and visualize that data within an easy-to-understand map. Fire Chief, June 1, 2007—by Russ Johnson
Map Quest: Technology is rapidly evolving, and the ability to put current geospatial information, such as maps, demographic data, and building plans, into the hands of field personnel is at a level way beyond the map book. Fire Chief, April 1, 2007—by Michael St. John
Speed of Ideas: Last year at Fire-Rescue International, a Technology Expo provided many attendees with information and knowledge on a series of innovative solutions. Fire Chief, February 1, 2007—by Ronny J. Coleman
Wilson Uses Tech Ahead of the Curve: Wilson, North Carolina, Fire/Rescue Services' Fire Prevention Bureau recently completed a grant project with the Center for Public Safety Excellence called Fire Inspection Resource Exercise Simulation (FIRES) that offers fire departments a new state-of-the-art mechanism for training fire inspectors and firefighters to conduct in-service inspections. Fire Chief, January 1, 2007
Making the Most of the Golden Hour: ESRI's AEGIS for Mobile Medical Response Teams: ESRI's AEGIS provided emergency response teams with a comprehensive view of road and weather conditions, air rescue fleet locations, ground unit status, treatment center availability, and much more, all consolidated on a dynamic digital map. GIS Cadalyst, November 21, 2006—by Kenneth Wong
Using Mobile Mapping to Manage Wildfires: A 30-year veteran of land management discusses his experience using electronic maps and their GIS data in the field to fight wildfires. Geospatial Online, February 2006—by Tom Patterson, Wildland Fire Specialist, ESRI
