Source: What Happens Next? Source:

Source: The Problem: Little or no on-site tactical information available to firefighters at the scene of an emergency.Little or no on-site tactical information available to firefighters at the scene of an emergency. The Solution: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow users easy access to a wide variety of relevant data on site, on time, and on target.Geographic Information Systems (GIS) allow users easy access to a wide variety of relevant data on site, on time, and on target.

Source: Fire Response On-Site Tactical Intelligence Engine

Source: Stakeholders Dearborn Fire DepartmentDearborn Fire Department Dearborn Public SchoolsDearborn Public Schools City of Dearborn Management Information Systems (MIS) Department (Sue Katsiyiannis)City of Dearborn Management Information Systems (MIS) Department (Sue Katsiyiannis) PolicePolice Building and SafetyBuilding and Safety Downtown Development AuthorityDowntown Development Authority Public WorksPublic Works

Source: Extent Map extent: One quarter mile beyond Dearborn city limit.Map extent: One quarter mile beyond Dearborn city limit. Project Extent: Limited to City Hall complex at Michigan Avenue and Schaefer.Project Extent: Limited to City Hall complex at Michigan Avenue and Schaefer.

Source: Resources PeopleDataHardwareSoftware

Human 5 second-year GIS students at MBCC (GeoDudes). Instructor-John Bayerl Dearborn GIS Supervisor-Sue Katsiyiannis.

Source: Data Streets (TeleAtlas) (Wayne County Emergency Management—Jay Timco)Streets (TeleAtlas) (Wayne County Emergency Management—Jay Timco) Railroads (US Census)Railroads (US Census) City BoundriesCity Boundries (US Census) Water (MIS)Water (MIS) Sewers (MIS)Sewers (MIS) Gas Lines (DTE- Simulated)Gas Lines (DTE- Simulated) Hydrants (MIS/Fire)Hydrants (MIS/Fire) Fire stations (Planning)Fire stations (Planning) Police stations (Planning)Police stations (Planning) Hospitals (Planning)Hospitals (Planning) 2002 Orthophoto (MIS)2002 Orthophoto (MIS) 2005 Pictometry2005 Pictometry (Wayne County Emergency Management—Jay Timco)

Source: Hardware Development (what we used): Dell Optiplex GX280 –P-IV 2.81 GHz processor –1 GB RAM –32MB Video Adapter –Access to network drives HP Laser Printer

Source: Hardware Deployment (What is used in the field) Requirements (From Pentium or Xeon Processor (2GHz+)Pentium or Xeon Processor (2GHz+) 1+ GB RAM recommended1+ GB RAM recommended 50+ MB Hard Drive50+ MB Hard Drive Advanced Video Adaper (256 MB RAM)Advanced Video Adaper (256 MB RAM)

Source: Hardware Other Considerations: DurablityDurablity Fire and Water ResistanceFire and Water Resistance PortabilityPortability WiFi CompatibilityWiFi Compatibility Long Battery LifeLong Battery Life Outdoor VisibilityOutdoor Visibility

Source: Hardware (Best) “Money is no object”(Best) “Money is no object” (Better) “Lots of features”(Better) “Lots of features” (Budget) “Meets minimum requirements”(Budget) “Meets minimum requirements”

Source: Best Toughbook CF-29 Large MemoryLarge Memory Fire/Water/Shock ResistantFire/Water/Shock Resistant WiFi CapableWiFi Capable Tablet PC CapableTablet PC Capable$3,425

Source: Better LifeBook S Series LifeBook S Series – Good Memory – Light –Portable –Long Battery Life $1,299 $1,299

Source: Budget Inspiron B130 – Inexpensive – Very Light – Slower Performance $688

Source: Software Development Deployment Arc GIS 8.3 and 9.1Arc GIS 8.3 and 9.1 Image AnalystImage Analyst Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop Macromedia Fireworks.Macromedia Fireworks. Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point)Microsoft Office XP (Word, Excel, Power Point) Electronic Field Study (EFS)Electronic Field Study (EFS) Arc Reader (free)Arc Reader (free) Arc View (licensed)Arc View (licensed)

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Building a GIS Building a GIS Geographic Information SystemsGeographic Information Systems –A GIS is a collection of computer, information and people used to display and interpret data based on location.

Source: First Steps Gathered resources (people, data, hardware and software).Gathered resources (people, data, hardware and software). Created a planCreated a plan Assigned jobs to each team memberAssigned jobs to each team member Met weekly to discuss project and progress.Met weekly to discuss project and progress.

Source: Creating the GIS Map Data was loaded into ArcMap.Data was loaded into ArcMap. Data was customized as needed.Data was customized as needed. Data was symbolized on map.Data was symbolized on map. Map layouts generated to display data.Map layouts generated to display data. Data grouped together and organized in layers.Data grouped together and organized in layers.

Source: Data Layers Base Map LayerBase Map Layer Ground TransportationGround Transportation UtilitiesUtilities Emergency ServicesEmergency Services Aerial ImageryAerial Imagery Floor Plans (Engineering Drawings)Floor Plans (Engineering Drawings) OtherOther

Source: Base Map Data

Source: Ground Transportation

Source: Utilities

Emergency Services

Source: Aerial Imagery

Source: Final Map

Source: First Floor Plans

Source: First Floor Plans

Source: Demonstration

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