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About ffrogers

I'm a career firefighter with a degree in Cartography (map making). I have a passion for GIS and what it can do for the fire service.

On Scene Preplans

One clever ways view information about an occupancy is to have all of you information in one location.  We saw this in Tumwater, Washington where all of the “critical information” was available in one spot for responding fire companies.  There … Continue reading

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Preplan Levels

One way to streamline the work required to create preplans is to set up a work flow. Ask yourself this question. “Do I need a floor plan for a fast food restaurant?” So to streamline the amount of work we Continue reading

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Geography for Firefighters

What is Geography According to Wikipedia “Geography is the study of the earth and its features, inhabitants, and phenomena” Geography is something that everyone deals with everyday.  This is especially true of firefighters.  Part of being a good firefighter is … Continue reading

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Guideline for Architects and Engineers for Helping Fire Department Pre-Incident Planning

Introduction Architects and Engineers are a valuable asset in helping fire departments gather information about building systems, hazards present, and access information.  It is also an excellent opportunity to build good relationship with the fire department.  Important information can be … Continue reading

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