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For further information about Imass solutions for the Fire and Rescue Service, please contact:

 

Andy Kerr

or 

Paul Warner

 

Andy mobile: 07980 735205

Paul mobile: 07980 735210

 

Tel: +44 (0)191 213 5555   

Fax: +44 (0)191 213 0526   

 

 

 
Mobile Data Touch Screen Terminal in Fire Appliance

Imass Operational Information Support (OIS) 

The integrated Imass Vehicle Mounted Data System (VMDS) includes an easy to use but extensive Operational Information Support (OIS) Interface.  This provides the VMDS user with a robust touch-screen based facility to access a wide range of information that can be used:

  • In conjunction with the Imass Mobile Data Communications Gateway system only;

  • As a stand-alone Operational Support Information facility; 

  • In conjunction with the Imass Automatic Vehicle Location System (AVLS) only;

  • As part of the complete integrated Imass VMDS solution.

OIS has been specifically designed for the Fire Service in collaboration with Fire and Rescue Service clients.  The interface supports the full range of operational information requirements and other operational needs and provides;

Mapping of the area of operation (Brigade area plus the neighbouring fringe areas as required) at a range of scales.  This can be invaluable in assisting front-line personnel to locate incidents in difficult areas and under difficult circumstances (eg. at night in poorly-lit areas without adequate road signing);

  • Premises Hazard information (eg. 1 (1) d records) related to premises and otherr locations;

  • Generic information related to general hazards, including Guides to Safe Systems of Working;

  • Chemdata

  • Water supplies information (hydrants and other sources);

  • Motorway, railway and river routes and access points;

  • Oil and gas pipeline routes and key locations;

  • Vehicle and aeroplane specifications;

  • First Aid information;

  • Information about the community (eg. a register of people at special risk because of disability, age, etc.);

  • Routing information;

  • Skills and experience of operational personnel, etc.

OIS is designed to show information not only about the risk premises that may be the source of the incident but also display adjacent information.  This enables retrieval of the information about these premises in addition to the incident premises.

The system is used within a high-pressure environment and must therefore be very simple to use.  It is intuitive and requires minimal training - making it a practical option for retained crews and keeping Brigades’ training costs to a minimum.

Users are presented with simple, uncluttered screens with only the options needed to ensure ease of use.  Menu options are consistently displayed as large buttons and are selected by the Fire Fighter simply touching the screen.  With a single touch, the user can switch between maps, premises information, CAD plans, Brigade Orders, Chemdata, etc.  The mapping facility includes length measurement, giving the result in metres or hose-lengths.  Area measurement facilities are also provided.

OIS provides an easy to use interface to the Chemdata database within the in-vehicle solution and within office environments (e.g. Fire Control) if required.  Imass is a registered developer with the suppliers of the Chemdata product and receives pre-releases of new versions in advance of users to ensure product compatibility.

For more information, please contact either Andy Kerr or Paul Warner on 0191 213 5555.

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