1. HF III: Testing & Evaluation
HF 305, Section 1
Dr. Jason Kring
Group 5

2. SituationWare
911 Toolkit
PulsePoint
Fire Logger
Fire Command Worksheet
Firefighter Log

3. The SituationWare app is an emergency communication
device used for planning, incident response, and interactive
training. It’s visual aide in planning makes
the app user-friendly.

4. ADVANTAGES
 Isolation & Downwind zones
 Google Maps
 Floor-plan View
 Evidence Data
 time of day, photos, audio, video
 Weather Updates
 Share/ Store plans
DISADVANTAGES
 Cluttered map display
 Icons difficult to understand
 Ability to share information on social networking sites

5. The 911 Toolkit app is a multipurpose reference tool designed
for “Fire, EMT’s, paramedics, and other emergency responders.”
This app provides a variety of educational information and
guides, as well as quick calculations, for field and on-the-job
training. This application is very useful in preparing for an exa-
+m, certification test, or any unanswered questions after an
emergency incident.
“When you train and perform your job, take your
courage, ingenuity, and 911 Toolkit with you -- but leave
the pocketbook at home!”
- Peakview Software

6. ADVANTAGES
 User Friendly
 Study Guides/ Flash
Cards/ Quizzes
 Tactical Checklist
 Recording/ Response Tips
 Diagrams
 Listing of Chemicals
DISADVANTAGES
 Not recommend for actual emergencies

7. The PulsePoint app allows users, whom is are trained in
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), access to real-time
emergency activities within their local community.
Within the users community, PulsePoint gives them the ability to
provide life-saving assistance to victims of Sudden Cardiac
Arrest (SCA). Users with the application are notified if someone
nearby is having a cardiac emergency and may require CPR.

8. Many Fire Departments have incorporated this
application into their district.
CALIFORNIA
- Alameda County Fire Department - Fremont Fire Department
- City of Alameda Fire Department - Livermore Pleasanton Fire Department
- San Ramon Valley Fire Protection - San Jose Fire Department
District
KENTUCKY
- Erlanger Communications Center

9. ADVANTAGES
 View active incidents  Pick alerts
 current response status of  Find alternate routes
dispatched units around or to incidents
 instantly pinpoint incident
location on an interactive  Pinpoints AED’s
map  A log of recent incidents
 Accident causing traffic  Photo gallery
 Live dispatch ratio
DISADVANTAGES
 Fire Department in  Little Input
charge of all input  Help in route
 Initial emergency report
 Photos

10. The Fire Logger app logs the actions of emergency
responders as they progress through the situation. The app
offers quick selections related to the activities of firefighters
including new call, on scene, dispatch, knock
down, respond, under control, in service, complete, and in
quarters.

11. ADVANTAGES
 Selection of the activities
for the log is quick and
easy
DISADVANTAGES
 Selections are predetermined
and not editable.

12. The Fire Command Worksheet app allows a firefighter to
select a firefighting strategy
(Offensive, Defensive, Marginal, etc) to select, record and
monitor tasks. These tasks are grouped in Life
Safety, Stabilization, Property, and Support.

13. There is a 15 minute timer that reminds you to recheck:
 Strategy  Accountability
 Tactics  Rehab
 SCBA air  Mode of operation
 crew integrity
This is a very simple application for the fire departments.

14. ADVANTAGES
 Organized well
 All events are recorded and logged
 Logs can be emailed.
 Clear and Simple designs
 15 minutes notifications for selected
tasks.
DISADVANTAGES
 Not of depth of information in
app, even though it costs $1.99
 Doesn’t have a manual input if there is
an uncommon task needed.
 Missing components like engine
assignment, which is common for a
log.

15. FirefighterLog is an incident alert app for android
phones and tablets (Apple compatibility coming soon)
 The Beta Stage
 Still has bugs so cannot be relied on as primary means of
support
 Scanner that streams audio feeds from
RadioReference.com
 Receives dispatch info. from CadPage
 Address and call info.
 Earlier notification than SMS  faster response times

16.  Water supplies/ Hydrant
Location (Google maps)
 Quick directions to incident
(Google navigation)
 Response times can be
recorded using on screen
buttons

17.  Messaging to all department members
(FirefighterLog)
 Account and call history automatically
synched
 Support for multiple departments
 Quick access to notes or preplans for
locations in the district

18.  Firefighter Calculator  Photo Gallery
 SMS Alerts  Dispatch Radio
 Citizen Alerts  Alternate Route
 AED Locations Calculator
 Map/Satellite  Point Click method
 Snap Shots instead of Constant
 GPS Typing