{"id":588688,"date":"2026-10-15T18:56:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:56:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=588688"},"modified":"2026-10-15T18:56:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-15T18:56:29","slug":"sedona-fire-district-modernizing-emergency-response-with-arcgis","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/sedona-fire-district-modernizing-emergency-response-with-arcgis","title":{"rendered":"Sedona Fire District: Modernizing Emergency Response with ArcGIS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the heart of Arizona\u2019s red rock country, Sedona Fire District (SFD) faces a unique set of challenges. With a sprawling jurisdiction that straddles two counties, covers extreme terrain and hundreds of miles of scenic trails, and serves a booming tourist population, SFD\u2019s mission to protect lives and property is anything but simple.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the Pocket Fire ignited in the summer of 2026, interagency incident management teams quickly took command of the complex wildfire. While SFD\u2019s direct tactical role in the response was minimal, the district\u2019s digital readiness proved valuable to the broader effort. By sharing data via hosted layers in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-online\/overview\">ArcGIS Online<\/a>, SFD ensured that incoming teams were starting with the exact same baseline local intelligence. Beyond data sharing, SFD actively worked with the city, counties, and law enforcement to effectively communicate \u201cReady, Set, Go!\u201d evacuation messaging to residents and visitors. Simultaneously, SFD relied on an internal dashboard system to ensure that responders coming on shift were briefed on current conditions. As the fire operations wrapped up, operational data collected in the field was shared back to the district, ensuring that all responding agencies were working from the same, best available data.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As this cross-agency collaboration demonstrated, effective emergency response requires current, actionable, location-based intelligence. Paper maps, static data, and manual processes are becoming a thing of the past as SFD continues to transform its workflows, leveraging the power of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/geospatial-platform\/overview\">ArcGIS<\/a> to prepare for, respond to, and recover from incidents.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-map-books-to-modern-gis\"><strong>From Map Books to Modern GIS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SFD has a rich history of using geographic information system (GIS) technology, pioneered over two decades ago by a forward-thinking dispatcher who recognized the need for better routing and preincident planning. Working with Esri account managers, the City of Sedona, and both Yavapai and Coconino Counties, SFD staff built the first digital maps for the district. This Herculean task\u2014which included developing detailed map books\u2014resulted in what became a lifeline for crews and laid out the essential groundwork for both the district\u2019s future and the broader adoption of Next Generation 911.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the years passed, the district\u2019s GIS program grew in step with the needs of the community and the increasing complexity of response. The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the adoption of online surveys, digital workflows, and even some third-party apps, but the pandemic also highlighted the need for a unified, cloud-based system.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When GIS analyst Matt Spinelli joined SFD in 2022, his objective was to honor and scale these efforts. \u201cMy predecessors created an incredible geospatial foundation,\u201d Spinelli says. \u201cMy goal was to take that groundwork; build out our cloud-based services; and transition our data, maps, and apps into a cohesive ArcGIS Online environment to make it even more accessible and actionable for our responders and command staff.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-building-a-collaborative-gis-ecosystem\"><strong>Building a Collaborative GIS Ecosystem<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, SFD\u2019s GIS program is focused on building relationships and collaborating effectively with regional partners. \u201cWe work closely with the City of Cottonwood, the City of Sedona, and our regional dispatch center,\u201d says Spinelli. \u201cArcGIS Online allows us to validate and share data, ensuring that first responders and support staff have access to the most current information.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While SFD is not the authoritative source for all data, the district often is the first to observe what\u2019s happening in the field. When crews discover an addressing mistake or a hydrant that\u2019s out of service, that information is quickly relayed to the data owner, who then makes the necessary updates. \u201cWe are continuously improving,\u201d Spinelli explains, \u201cfixing errors, improving reliability, and making sure the next response is fast and effective.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-1024x666.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-1024x666.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-767x499.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-1536x999.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Hydrant_Search-2048x1332.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-real-time-information-for-first-responders\"><strong>Real-Time Information for First Responders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key to SFD\u2019s GIS modernization is the real-time information that\u2019s now available to crews in the field. Using connected, cloud-based applications like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-field-maps\/overview\">ArcGIS Field Maps<\/a>, responders can collect information directly in the field, enabling the live updating of preincident plans. This mobility gets responders hands-on with GIS and gives them a personal stake in the system; they know that the better the data they collect today, the more beneficial it will prove when they receive a call and need to reference it. Key maps and data are also preloaded for offline use, ensuring that if a response call is coming from deep in a canyon or outside cell range, teams still have the critical information they need to safely respond.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-1024x720.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-767x539.jpg 767w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-1536x1079.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Internal_Address_Validation-2048x1439-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis capability has proven invaluable during wildfires, floods, and search-and-rescue operations, allowing responders access to the latest evacuation zones, trail closures, and hazards. It has been a game changer in the way we operate as an agency,\u201d says Brian Espiau, fire engineer\/paramedic and operations program manager at SFD.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The district\u2019s modernization extends well beyond mapping. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-survey123\/overview\">ArcGIS Survey123<\/a> has allowed SFD to digitize and improve a massive range of daily processes. The app is now used to streamline administrative workflows, submit training and budget requests, track resources, and even report water usage when staff are conducting routine pump tests. By integrating Survey123 surveys with the Make automation platform and Microsoft Power Automate, SFD automates the routing of these submittals so that personnel with management responsibilities can instantly review and approve requests without relying on paper trails.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wilderness rescue is another area greatly improved by this automation. To meet the requirements of the US Forest Service and ensure that incursions are appropriate, fast, and effective, a specific survey was developed to formally request authorization when motorized hardware or equipment is required in protected areas. The form captures the location, the date, the time, the type of emergency, and the equipment needed. Once submitted, the system automatically routes the request to the SFD duty chief as well as Forest Service law enforcement via email and text message. This replaces an antiquated workflow with a rapid, automated process that minimizes response times, satisfies all reporting requirements, and captures structured data for future analysis.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"806\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-806x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588692\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-806x1024.jpg 806w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-768x975.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-1209x1536.jpg 1209w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-1612x2048.jpg 1612w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Wilderness_Incursion-scaled.jpg 2015w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 806px) 100vw, 806px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-looking-ahead-a-culture-of-innovation\"><strong>Looking Ahead: A Culture of Innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The transformation at Sedona Fire District is ongoing. Spinelli and Espiau are exploring new ways to leverage ArcGIS, including improving preincident planning with drone imagery, creating targeted dashboards with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/arcgis\/products\/arcgis-dashboards\/overview\">ArcGIS Dashboards<\/a>, and developing custom applications for command staff. Spinelli and Espiau are also committed to sharing their knowledge with neighboring agencies, fostering a regional approach to public safety GIS.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"744\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-1024x744.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-588694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-1536x1116.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/app\/uploads\/2026\/10\/PrePlan_Data_Collection-2048x1488.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re not just building maps,\u201d Spinelli emphasizes. \u201cWe\u2019re building a culture of data-driven decision-making. Every improvement we make\u2014every tool we build\u2014helps us serve our community better.\u201d<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the residents and visitors of Sedona, that means faster response times, safer rescues, and a fire district that\u2019s ready for whatever challenges the future may bring.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information on how GIS can be used in the fire service, visit Esri\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/fire-rescue-ems\/overview\">Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services<\/a> web page and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/lg\/industry\/public-safety\/meet-with-the-public-safety-team\">reach out to the Esri public safety team<\/a> with any questions.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":262,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[6603,204],"tags":[451,1112,1642,6619],"class_list":["post-588688","blog","type-blog","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fire-rescue-ems","category-public-safety","tag-arcgis","tag-emergency-response","tag-modern-gis","tag-sedona-fire-district","industry-fire-rescue-and-ems"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v25.9 (Yoast SEO v25.9) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Sedona Fire District: Modernizing Emergency Response with ArcGIS<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Sedona Fire District is using GIS to fulfill its mission, to serve its population, and to protect lives and property.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.esri.com\/en-us\/industries\/blog\/articles\/sedona-fire-district-modernizing-emergency-response-with-arcgis\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sedona Fire District: Modernizing Emergency Response with ArcGIS New Esri Industry Blog - Fire Rescue EMS\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Sedona Fire District is using GIS to fulfill its mission, to serve its population, and to protect lives and property. 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