Virginia Fire + Rescue Conference 2016

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GIS for Fire and Emergency Services (Room 3D & 3E)

Much more than a “map making” software, GIS has become an important framework for how fire departments use and share data. Discussions will provide a background on how GIS can help with nagging data management and integration problems. Departments from around the state will demonstrate how they are using GIS to improve planning, preparedness and operational response. Best practices showing how data can be used for assessing risk, modeling response times, and determining resource allocation in order to improve overall response will be discussed. The session will highlight some of the key building blocks for applying GIS to your agency. The transition to a data driven organization is more about culture change than technical competency and requires intent, commitment, expertise and a willingness to change. With recent advances in GIS, this challenge is becoming more attainable for all departments. Come and see!