FD Call Assistant 3

FD Call Assistant receives SMS messages of an emergency call from dispatch and automatically display the call location on the map. Version 3 is a complete redesign and upgrade to utilize features in newer versions of Android.

*** You must receive text messages from you dispatch center for this program to work ***

Save precious minutes that are wasted while searching through a map book or while typing the address into a GPS unit. All you need is an internet connection on you android device and SMS messages of the call from dispatch. FD Call Assistant listens for incoming messages and will automatically show the call on a map as a orange flame. When the flame is clicked, call details are shown.

You can customize the program by adding the location of your stations and hydrants to the map. The stations are displayed on the map every time it is loaded. The hydrants closest to the emergency can be loaded when showing a current call on the map. The hydrants and stations are added from a text file that you create. Create the files once and then you can give them to everyone in the department. No need for each person in your department to enter each station and hydrant one at a time. Just import the file and you are ready to go.

You can now forward messages to a list of contacts automatically when an emergency call is received. Send the messages to others in the department or your significant other.

Main features:

-automatically show call on map

-search for location and

-show your station location on the map

-option to show notification or automatically show map

-custom ring and vibrate pattern for incoming emergency call

-map closest hydrants when displaying current calls

-import stations, hydrants, and apparatus from file

-add other icons to the map (EMS, helicopter, etc...)

-exclusion zones for haz-mat or evacuations

-widget

-automatically forward messages to a list of contacts

-"Night Lights" feature that turns the screen on bright white when a call is received (can specify times of day or night)

Station file format:

Station,Description,Icon,Latitude,Longitude

Station 1, Address, STATION, xx.xxxxxx, xx.xxxxxx

Station 2, Address, STATION, xx.xxxxxx, xx.xxxxxx

Icon values: Station, Hydrant, Fire Truck, Helicopter, Ambulance, QRV, Tanker, Boat, Boat Ramp.

Hydrants can be imported using format below or download CSV file for your department by logging in to EmergencyReporting.com under the hydrants section.

Simple Hydrant file format:

Address,GPM,Residual,Color,Latitude,Longitude

Address, GPM, Resisual Pressure, Top Color, xx.xxxxxx, xx.xxxxxx

Address, GPM, Resisual Pressure, Top Color, xx.xxxxxx, xx.xxxxxx

Address, GPM, Resisual Pressure, Top Color, xx.xxxxxx, xx.xxxxxx

Apparatus file format:

Name,Status,Category,Type,Location,Length,Notes

Engine 1,IN SERVICE,ApparatusEngine,Headquarters,,

Engine 2,IN SERVICE,Apparatus,Engine,Station 1,,

Status values: In Service, Out Of Service, Decommissioned.

Category values: ATV, Boat, Equipment, Trailer, Utility, Truck, Car, Apparatus, Command.

Type values: Chief, Division, Battalion, Engine, Truck, Ladder, Rescue, Squad, Tanker, Tender, Light Rescue, Medium Rescue, Heavy Rescue, Transport, Amphibious, Utility Vehicle, Side By Side, Four Wheeler, Rehab, Air, Inflatable, Center Console, Flat Bottom, Landing Craft, Off Shore, Large Animal, Dive, USAR, Tech Rescue, Light Tower, Utility, Towing, Other.

**All files must be saved in .txt or comma separated excel format and saved as individual files **

FD Call Assistant will also work for Police and Emergency Medical Services who receive SMS messages from dispatch.

Privacy Policy:

I do not obtain nor save any user data. All app data remains local to your device.