HF III: Testing & Evaluation

HF 305, Section 1

Dr. Jason Kring

Group 5

SituationWare

911 Toolkit

PulsePoint

Fire Logger

Fire Command Worksheet

Firefighter Log

The SituationWare app is an emergency communication device used for planning, incident response, and interactive

training. It’s visual aide in planning makes the app user-friendly.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Isolation & Downwind zones

Google Maps

Floor-plan View

Evidence Data time of day, photos, audio, video

Weather Updates

Share/ Store plans

Cluttered map display

Icons difficult to understand

Ability to share information on social networking sites

The 911 Toolkit app is a multipurpose reference tool designed for “Fire, EMT’s, paramedics, and other emergency responders.”

This app provides a variety of educational information and guides, as well as quick calculations, for field and on-the-job

training. This application is very useful in preparing for an exa-+m, certification test, or any unanswered questions after an

emergency incident.

“When you train and perform your job, take your courage, ingenuity, and 911 Toolkit with you -- but leave

the pocketbook at home!”

- Peakview Software

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

User Friendly

Study Guides/ Flash Cards/ Quizzes

Tactical Checklist

Recording/ Response Tips

Diagrams

Listing of Chemicals

Not recommend for actual emergencies

The PulsePoint app allows users, whom is are trained in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), access to real-time

emergency activities within their local community.

Within the users community, PulsePoint gives them the ability to provide life-saving assistance to victims of Sudden Cardiac

Arrest (SCA). Users with the application are notified if someone nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR.

CALIFORNIA- Alameda County Fire Department- City of Alameda Fire Department- San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District

KENTUCKY- Erlanger Communications Center

Many Fire Departments have incorporated this application into their district.

- Fremont Fire Department- Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department- San Jose Fire Department

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

View active incidents current response status of

dispatched units

instantly pinpoint incident location on an interactive map

Accident causing traffic

Live dispatch ratio

Pick alerts

Find alternate routes around or to incidents

Pinpoints AED’s

A log of recent incidents

Photo gallery

Fire Department in charge of all input Initial emergency report

Photos

Little Input Help in route

The Fire Logger app logs the actions of emergency responders as they progress through the situation. The app offers quick selections related to the activities of firefighters

including new call, on scene, dispatch, knock down, respond, under control, in service, complete, and in

quarters.

Selection of the activities for the log is quick and easy

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES

Selections are predetermined and not editable.

The Fire Command Worksheet app allows a firefighter to select a firefighting strategy

(Offensive, Defensive, Marginal, etc) to select, record and monitor tasks. These tasks are grouped in Life Safety, Stabilization, Property, and Support.

This is a very simple application for the fire departments.

There is a 15 minute timer that reminds you to recheck:

Strategy Tactics SCBA air crew integrity

Accountability Rehab Mode of operation

Organized well All events are recorded and logged Logs can be emailed. Clear and Simple designs 15 minutes notifications for selected

tasks.

ADVANTAGES

DISADVANTAGES Not of depth of information in

app, even though it costs $1.99 Doesn’t have a manual input if there is

an uncommon task needed. Missing components like engine

assignment, which is common for a log.

FirefighterLog is an incident alert app for android phones and tablets (Apple compatibility coming soon)

The Beta Stage Still has bugs so cannot be relied on as primary means of

support

Scanner that streams audio feeds from RadioReference.com

Receives dispatch info. from CadPage Address and call info. Earlier notification than SMS faster response times

Water supplies/ Hydrant Location (Google maps)

Quick directions to incident (Google navigation)

Response times can be recorded using on screen buttons

Messaging to all department members (FirefighterLog)

Account and call history automatically synched

Support for multiple departments

Quick access to notes or preplans for locations in the district

Firefighter Calculator

SMS Alerts

Citizen Alerts

AED Locations

Map/Satellite Snap Shots

GPS

Photo Gallery

Dispatch Radio

Alternate Route Calculator

Point Click method instead of Constant Typing