Firstly, the location of fire can be located on the map. Accordingly, the fire safety crew can be called/notified about the situation. The GPS tracking system can help admin determine the location of each fire-fighter and can assign the nearest team or fire extinguishing vehicle without further delay.  Let us see in details the benefits of GPS tracking system for firefighting or the fire brigade department.

1) Vehicle tracking and Improved communication  

GPS tracking devices once installed on vehicles, tracks them and displays their live positions to the admin, on the map. The admin can thus guide the team with the fire locations and help them get to the scene by earliest. A fire-fighting scenario is of great risk and requires efficient communication between crew members. Poor communication can lead to time delay or confusion resulting in serious injuries and accidents. In case of wildfire or brush fire, fire-fighters may get strayed owing to low visibility or insufficient landmarks. The GPS tracking system can lower the risk of such accidents and other related calamities. Also, if fire-fighters and fire trucks get lost, the authorities can track the workers and increase the chances of recovery in case fire turns out of control. 

2) Automated routing 

When an emergency situation arises, it is important for fire trucks, equipment & the crew to reach the situation by earliest. GPS tracking system provides the most efficient routes with its automatic routing feature. The ultimate goal of the fire safety crew is to reach the target location immediately. With the help of trip history, the trucks can be provided with the previous trip data and thus efficient routes can be taken, thus the required help can be provided with minimum time.  

3) Automated tracking of response time 

 Every movement of vehicles is tracked and also every movement is recorded with the GPS tracking system. Admins or respective authorities can view the entire history of a situation and the response process and response time can thus be analysed. By analysing the response time, informed decisions can be taken & the time required to bring the situation under control can be enhanced to save more victims.  

 4) Vehicle maintenance data 

The tracking device can record the vehicle’s maintenance events and also reminds for further maintenance dates. Thus, in a situation of emergency, vehicles remain in good condition and any issues like break down can be avoided.  

5)Driver’s data 

The system sends notifications in the event of harsh braking, over-speeding, halts, etc. Thus, the admin can assess the behavior of drivers and subsequent decisions can be taken for it and consequent damages can be avoided. The system also stores the data of drivers & documents of vehicles too. 

The fire safety department can utilize GPS tracking units for improving their overall efficiency. Therefore, GPS tracking system supports firefighters by mapping the fire, guiding rescue efforts, locating and leading fire personnel to the hotspot, and send further assistance to the right location.