Intergraph's Geospatial Data Management Solutions Aid Emergency Response at San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -- New Web-Based System Integrates Computer-Aided Dispatch, Records Management, Geospatial Data and Mobile Resources Intergraph (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : INGR) Mapping and Geospatial Solutions today announced San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an autonomous Special District as defined under the Fire Protection District Law of 1987, Health and Safety Code, Section 13800, of the State of California. (SRVFPD), Calif., has successfully installed an enterprise Web mapping system, based on Intergraph's geospatial data management solutions, that augments its emergency response process. The SRVFPD worked closely with Farallon Geographics (www.fargeo.com) (San Francisco San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden , Calif.), an Intergraph Registered Solutions Center, to build the new Web-based system, which links the department's computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system, records management system (RMS) and geospatial databases. Geospatial data from the new system will be fed to emergency response units via onboard mobile data computers. The SRVFPD provides both fire and ambulance service to a 155-square-mile territory of Southern Contra Costa Contra Costa can refer to:
"The new Web-based system, the latest enhancement to our mobile data technology, further improves our ability to deliver critical service to our district," said Chris Suter, Deputy Chief, SRVFPD. "As we continue to equip each fire truck with mobile terminals, all our crews will be able to map their exact location in relation to the emergency; automatically determine the best route to the emergency site; instantly identify the closest and most suitable fire hydrants; and have information regarding surrounding at-risk buildings. Having all of this information readily available with the click of a button while in route to an emergency will give our responders a distinct advantage that will help save lives." Ongoing land development in the district created requirements for integrating and simplifying updates of geospatial data. Specifically, the district's current maps, CAD system and RMS needed to be linked to enable firefighters to quickly locate homes in new subdivisions and confirm that nearby fire hydrants are operational. A 17-year veteran user of geographic information systems (GIS) for emergency response management, the department's CAD system is an Intergraph Public Safety product. Geospatial data is managed using Intergraph's GeoMedia(R) desktop and Web technology. The RMS system runs on a SunPro SQL Server An earlier relational DBMS from Sybase and from Microsoft. Sybase introduced SQL Server in 1988 for various Unix versions. In that same year, with help from IBM, Sybase created an OS/2 version that Microsoft licensed and branded as Microsoft SQL Server. . The SRVFPD and Farallon built a solution driven by Intergraph's GeoMedia WebMap that uses Web interfaces to connect previously isolated CAD, RMS and geospatial databases, allowing tabular and spatial data Data that is represented as 2D or 3D images. A geographic information system (GIS) is one of the primary applications of spatial data (land maps). See spatial analysis, spatial resolution and GIS glossary. to be linked for simultaneous viewing. To maintain data integrity and completeness, new data is entered directly into an Oracle(R) 9i Spatial database A spatial database is a database that is optimized to store and query data related to objects in space, including points, lines and polygons. While typical databases can understand various numeric and character types of data, additional functionality needs to be added for databases using carefully designed interfaces. Updated information is instantly available via the Web, regardless of which system is used to enter new data. Using the new Intergraph solution, dispatchers and firefighters in the station and on their trucks have an enhanced ability to access critical digital information such as fire hydrant locations and water pressure zones. Eventually, users will be able to access additional information on property or parcel ownership. The new Web-based system is the latest enhancement to a vision Battalion Chief Boyd Clegg brought to the SRVPFD 17 years ago with the introduction of a simple, computer-aided drafting and design program. Automated mapping became necessary to support a rapidly growing fire district and formed the beginning of what would become a state-of-the-art, integrated CAD/GIS program. Suter and Clegg have continued to search out and develop beneficial uses for GIS in the emergency arena. Both see the spatially integrated data display and update capabilities developed with Farallon as a tremendous addition to the district's system. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Dennis Wuthrich, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. , Farallon, "An emergency response GIS can integrate location data with physical asset and emergency response information from multiple departments. The SRVFPD now has the capability to access, display and analyze critical data in order to respond to emergencies quickly and with agility, saving lives and property as well as money." For more information about Intergraph products, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/products/. Detailed information about Intergraph solutions can be found at http://imgs.intergraph.com/solutions/. Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions Intergraph Mapping and Geospatial Solutions is a leading geospatial solutions provider for the following markets: local, state and federal government; transportation; utilities; communications; location-based services See mobile positioning. ; photogrammetry photogrammetry: see aerial and satellite photography. ; remote sensing; cartography cartography: see map. cartography or mapmaking Art and science of representing a geographic area graphically, usually by means of a map or chart. Political, cultural, or other nongeographic features may be superimposed. ; and military and intelligence. For more information, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com. Intergraph and GeoMedia are registered trademarks of Intergraph Corporation. Other brands and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. EDITORS: For related press images, visit http://imgs.intergraph.com/newsroom/images.asp. |
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