Fire Station Dashboards and Display Boards
Live station dashboards and dispatch display boards
What is Fire Station Dashboards and Display Boards?
Station TVs displaying the news or a screensaver are a missed opportunity. Station Boss station displays turn any TV, monitor, tablet, or kiosk device into an always-on operational dashboard for the station.
Each display board can show the information crews need at a glance: active dispatches, unit and apparatus status, on-duty roster, weather, fire danger, announcements, open shifts, upcoming events, shared shift notes, station information, and a live clock. When a dispatch comes in, a dedicated dispatch screen can take over the display with call details and an audible alert so the room immediately knows something changed.
Display boards are paired to the agency and station, so each screen shows the right data for the right building. Layouts can be configured remotely, pushed automatically, and left running full-screen for 24/7 use without someone manually refreshing the screen.
Key Capabilities
QR Code Device Pairing
Pair a TV, monitor, tablet, browser, or kiosk device in seconds. Scan or enter the pairing code, select the station and layout, and the screen stays connected.
Active Dispatch Display
Show active incidents with call type, address, priority, elapsed time, unit information, and dispatch details that crews can see from across the room.
Full-Screen Dispatch Takeover
Automatically jump to a dedicated dispatch screen when a new call comes in, with a visual alert and audible tone for station awareness.
Live Operations Widgets
Add widgets for unit status, on-duty roster, weather, fire danger, events, calendar, open shifts, announcements, notes, station info, and clock.
Drag-and-Drop Layouts
Arrange and resize widgets in a grid layout, create multiple display screens, and rotate between screens on a configurable timer.
Per-Station Display Control
Pair screens to a specific station so each board shows station-specific staffing, notes, announcements, dispatches, and operational data.
Reliable Kiosk Experience
Run as a browser tab or dedicated display setup with full-screen operation, automatic reconnect, and configuration changes that push without a manual restart.
Secure Agency-Scoped Access
Each paired board is scoped to the correct agency and station, so the screen only displays the data that belongs on that display.
Benefits
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Situational Awareness
Crews can see active calls, unit status, roster, weather, announcements, and station notes without checking phones or logging into a workstation.
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Faster Dispatch Awareness
A dispatch takeover screen puts new calls in front of the whole room immediately, helping crews move from alert to action with less confusion.
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Cleaner Shift Handoffs
Shared notes, announcements, open shifts, and calendar widgets keep recurring station information visible across shifts.
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Easy to Manage Remotely
Administrators can change layouts, screens, widgets, and station assignments without visiting the display device or restarting the board.
How It Works
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Create a Dashboard Layout
Choose the widgets each board should show, arrange them in the layout editor, select the theme, and configure any screen rotation timing.
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Pair the Screen
Open the display on a station TV, browser, tablet, or kiosk device. Use the pairing code or QR workflow to assign the device to the agency, station, and layout.
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Run Full Screen
Leave the board running full-screen. It refreshes automatically, reconnects when needed, and updates as dispatches, notes, staffing, and announcements change.
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Push Changes Remotely
Adjust widgets, layouts, station assignments, or display settings from the admin panel. Configuration changes push to paired screens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What hardware do I need?
- Any device with a modern web browser can run a station display, including a smart TV, tablet, monitor-connected computer, or dedicated kiosk device.
- Can different stations have different displays?
- Yes. Each station can have its own display configuration showing station-specific dispatches, staffing, announcements, notes, and operational data.
- Can the display show a full-screen alert when a call comes in?
- Yes. A dedicated dispatch screen can automatically take over the display when a new call comes in, showing incident details and an alert tone for station awareness.
- Can we run more than one display screen?
- Yes. Departments can run multiple screens with different layouts and rotate between screens on a configurable timer.
- Does it work without internet?
- Displays require an internet connection for live updates. If connectivity is interrupted, the display attempts to reconnect automatically when service returns.
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