Cadcorp provides GIS with integrated emergency services applications

The software and services package includes Cadcorp SIS Desktop, Cadcorp Workload Modeller, Cadcorp Risk Modeller, and a series of online training courses.

The fire service recognised the need to develop and adapt its risk profile based on the latest available data and methodologies. NFRS selected Cadcorp for its emergency services focused applications, which are widely used by UK fire services for similar initiatives.

As part of the NFRS strategy to maximise efficiency and effectiveness, various datasets, including demographic data, will be integrated into SIS Desktop. Through the implementation of its integrated hot spot mapping functionality, NFRS will visualise where there is risk to property and target services more effectively.

Workload Modeller is a resource planning and performance monitoring application for analysing the impact of demand or resource changes on operational performance. It will be used by NFRS to evaluate resource location and response times following improvements to the county’s highway infrastructure and new housing developments.

Risk Modeller will allow NFRS to further develop its risk analysis. Combining a range of data, including incidents and demographics, the fire service will be able to better target resources for its prevention and protection activities. This includes home fire safety visits for Norfolk residents and its fire safety education programmes for schools. The fire service is currently developing its new Community Risk Management Plan (CRMP) and plans to use Risk Modeller to locate and analyse emergent risk, such as extreme weather events.