GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) MAP FOR FIRE AND RESCUE APPLICATION

Abstract

The purpose of the Fire and Rescue Service is to protect human life, our property, and Earth natural resources from fire and other emergencies. With fluctuation in demands, the Fire and Rescue Service must be equipped with the best techniques, training regime and equipment to meet public expectations. Mitigation, preparedness and risk management have taken on new benefit with challenges faced by the fire service today. Fast response cannot be achieved without good planning and preparedness. This 3D network analysis model identifies the shortest path from the Fire and Rescue Service position to the source of emergency. The second objective was to design wireless fire detection systems to help fire-fighters to pinpoint the emergency call location, assess the potential consequences, and determine the most efficient strategy. The 3D model was built by Google Sketch Pro 8 and the 3D network analysis and it was mainly conducted in the ESRI’s ArcGIS software. The 3D network analysis was based on distance measurements instead of GNSS coordinates. The distance of each path will be measured on the site personally for maximum accuracy. The fire detection systems prototype hardware will be equipped with smoke sensor, image sensor, a transmitter and a receiver.