High Hazard Dispatch Notifications for Dangerous Buildings
By: Joylyn Ortiz
FlowMSP
Firefighters will receive high hazard dispatch notifications for dangerous buildings with the newest update to FlowMSP. Because first responders have only seconds to glance at CAD notes before beginning response, we built a High Hazard notification system to quickly alert responders to danger.
Noting High Hazards
Every FlowMSP pre-plan now allows you to note high hazards. Use the High Hazard toggle switch when editing location data to indicate a high hazard location. When turned on, a High Hazard notification will appear in your FlowMSP dispatch notification for that structure.
Mobile App
Web App
On the FlowMSP web app, high hazard notes appear with location information.
Type High Hazard Notes
Mobile App
When you create or edit a pre-plan, the High Hazard field in the FlowMSP mobile app gives you a place to type a short description.
Type whatever you want to appear for your first responders.
For example, include important information such as gate codes, chemicals, hoarder situation, or dangerous roof conditions.
Web App
When editing Location information on the web app, check the High Hazard Box.
Then, you may type a High Hazard Description which will appear with location information in your pre-plan.
Instantly Access High Hazard Notes
Mobile App
Any high hazard notes will appear in the FlowMSP mobile app incident response screen.
Simply tap a high hazard dispatch notification to pull up this screen during incident response.
Quickly glance at the high hazard notes while en route to the incident, and arrive prepared.
From here, you can also access the full pre-plan for the structure. Tap “view pre-plan” for annotated photos, building details, and more.
Get High Hazard Dispatch Notifications
Current FlowMSP customers can get high hazard dispatch notifications by editing their current pre-plans. Using the FlowMSP Dashboard, find the dangerous buildings in your district and assign the addresses to personnel to update. They must use the FlowMSP Mobile App to turn the High Hazard toggle switch on and type high hazard notes.
New customers can target high hazard locations when creating pre-plans, making sure to turn on the High Hazard toggle switch and add relevant notes as they go.
Other FlowMSP Operations Tools
Because FlowMSP aims to help firefighters respond smart, we continue to expand our suite of operations tools. In addition to FlowMSP’s easy NFPA 1620 pre-plan creations tools, you get:
- Dispatch notifications on any device (computers, Apple, and Android devices) which tie to your pre-plans
- Instant on-scene access to pre-incident plans with annotated photos, building data, and more
- Dispatch By Unit to simplify communications for larger fire departments
- One-tap mapping and routing with turn-by-turn directions to each incident location
- Team on Map ETA response status indication which shows who is responding and where they are
- Hydrant locations, color-coded according to the NFPA standard, so you can select the best water source for staging
Get Started with FlowMSP
Are you ready to see how FlowMSP can identify your missing data and help your department fill the gaps? Request a web demo, and we will walk you through it.