A Mobile Cloud Shared Workspace to Support Firefighters in Urban Emergency Situations
Revista : Proc. of the XXXII International Conference of the Chilean Computer Science Society (SCCC)Tipo de publicación : Conferencia No DCC
Abstract
Improve the coordination and communication support is a big challenge for firefighters when they deal with emergency situations. Moreover, the insufficient number of radio channels and the impossibility to deliver digital information force firemen to improvise during response processes, e.g., to make decisions using their experience and poor or null supporting information. This paper presents a technological platform to support decision making and coordination activities among firefighters. The platform is the result of the research and development work conducted by the authors, supported by a Chilean fire company, during the last 2 years.