Fire Department Preplan Software
Every building. Every hydrant. Every hazard. Available on every device.
What is Fire Department Preplan Software?
Pre-incident planning is one of the most operationally critical functions a fire department performs, yet most departments still manage preplans in three-ring binders that ride in a compartment on the apparatus. Those binders are outdated the moment they are printed, impossible to search, and useless when the call is at a building your crew has never visited.
Station Boss digitizes your entire preplan library and makes it accessible on any device — on the apparatus MDT, on a firefighter's phone, or on the station display. Each preplan includes building information, floor plans, construction details, hydrant locations, utility shutoffs, hazmat placards, key holder contacts, and tactical notes. Preplans are displayed on an interactive map with building footprints so crews can orient themselves before arriving on scene.
When a dispatch comes in and the address matches a preplan, the preplan data is automatically included in the dispatch notification and the dispatch console. Crews receive building information en route without any additional steps. This integration between preplans and dispatch is what transforms pre-incident planning from a filing exercise into real-time situational awareness.
Key Capabilities
Interactive Preplan Maps
View preplans on an interactive map with building footprints, hydrant locations, access points, and utility shutoffs. Crews zoom in on any part of the building and see tactical details at a glance.
Floor Plans and Building Data
Attach floor plans, construction details, occupancy information, and hazmat storage locations to each preplan. Multiple floors and buildings are supported with linked documentation.
Hydrant and Water Supply Mapping
Map every hydrant in your jurisdiction with flow data, location, condition, and distance to preplanned buildings. Fire flow calculations are available for each preplan.
Dispatch Integration
When a call is dispatched to a preplanned address, the preplan data appears automatically in the dispatch notification and console. No manual lookup required.
Mobile and Offline Access
Preplans are available on mobile devices even without internet connectivity. Crews access building data, floor plans, and maps in areas with no cell service.
ERG Chemical Lookup
Integrated Emergency Response Guidebook lookup for hazmat preplans. Identify chemicals, access response guides, and document isolation distances directly within the preplan.
Benefits
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Situational Awareness Before Arrival
Crews review building layouts, access points, and hazards en route instead of arriving blind. Better information leads to better initial decisions.
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Always Up to Date
Digital preplans are updated once and available everywhere immediately. No more printing, distributing, and replacing outdated binder pages across multiple apparatus.
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ISO Credit
Documented pre-incident plans with inspections and updates contribute to ISO grading. Station Boss tracks preplan completion and review dates for ISO documentation.
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Faster Size-Up
Officers who have already seen the building layout, hydrant locations, and construction details on their phone can perform a faster, more accurate size-up on arrival.
How It Works
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Create Preplans
Enter building information, attach floor plans, map hydrants, and document hazards. Preplans can be created in the office or during field inspections using a tablet.
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Map Everything
Preplans display on an interactive map with building footprints and hydrant markers. Crews see the tactical picture before they arrive on scene.
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Automatic Dispatch Linking
When a call dispatches to a preplanned address, the preplan data is attached to the dispatch notification and console entry automatically.
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Access Anywhere
Crews pull up preplans on their phone, tablet, MDT, or station display — online or offline. The same data is available to every member on every device.
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Review and Update
Schedule regular preplan reviews with reminders. Updates are immediately available across all devices the moment they are saved.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can we import preplans from our current system?
- Yes. We can import preplan data from other RMS platforms, PDF files, and structured spreadsheets. Building data, floor plans, and hazmat information are preserved during the import.
- How do preplans work offline?
- Preplans are cached on mobile devices for offline access. Members can view building data, floor plans, maps, and tactical notes without internet connectivity. Any updates made offline sync when the device reconnects.
- Can crews access preplans en route to a call?
- Yes. When a dispatch notification goes out for a preplanned address, the preplan data is included in the notification. Crews view building information on their phone or MDT while responding.
- Does Station Boss support fire flow calculations?
- Yes. The preplan module includes fire flow calculations based on building construction, square footage, and occupancy type. Hydrant flow data integrates with these calculations to show available water supply.
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