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In this article, we’ll look at how to use benchmarking for your resource planning - specifically, how many response units you need.  Once again, benchmarking provides the big picture perspective…

Benchmarking is a powerful tool to help you understand how well your system is resourced. When used well, it helps to clarify aspects of your system that need attention and…

In this second instalment, we continue our conversation with Matt Hinds-Aldrich who is the Data and Analytics Program Manager at the National Fire Protection Association. This article talks about the…

In this article, we talk to Matt Hinds-Aldrich who is the Big Data Program Manager at the National Fire Protection Association. Matt has been involved with a number of initiatives…

Improvements in Call Volume, Workload, and Risk Assessment of Emergency Services Forecasting is a time-honoured tradition in emergency services. It is used to support strategic plans, justify budgets, and prove…

A well-designed and located station is a thing of beauty. Many of these become iconic structures, integral to a vibrant community. Fire and EMS halls are celebrated as one of…