Ahmedabad: The Amdavad Municipal Corporation (AMC) will upgrade the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) infrastructure of fire stations and enhance ICT-enabled fire services in Ahmedabad. A tender is floated in this connection aiming to replace outdated systems with advanced technology such as latest communication systems, real-time tracking, and improved emergency response mechanisms.

Current Issues:

– Traditional fire detection and communication methods are ineffective.

-No system links building systems to fire brigade stations for instant communication.

-Delays in response time due to outdated toll-free call numbers.

-Lack of modern detection systems and systematic data collection.

-Fire brigade personnel often lack precise information about building locations, wasting crucial time

Key upgrades included in the project

1. Advanced Communication:

-Caller Location Tracking: System to automatically send caller coordinates to the Control Room and nearest fire station.

-Automatic Vehicle Location: GPS for fire tenders, water tankers, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles with centralized monitoring at the Control Room.

2. Improved Operations:

-Rescue and Relief: Utilize AI to analyze social media data for identifying urgent needs and resource deployment during disasters.

-Planned Firefighting: Centralized Monitoring Station (CMS) at the Command-and-Control Centre to enable effective communication between fire tenders, fire stations, and Control Room.

-Central Monitoring Station: Track incidents city-wide, with timestamp-based event logging and recording.

 

3. Technological Upgrades:

-Installation: GPS devices, driver’s display units, water level sensors, minidome and telescopic boom cameras, and body-worn cameras.

-Integration: GPS units for emergency vehicles, fixed dome cameras, mobile NVR for live feeds, and integration with the Smart Fire & Emergency Management System (SFEMS).

-Dispatch Algorithms: Design a fire-type specific dispatch algorithm to dynamically determine resource allocation.

 

4. Implementation Scope:

-Supply and Installation: GPS units, driver’s display units, water sensors, and cameras with router-based SIM connectivity.

-Integration and Configuration: Connect GPS units and cameras to the central monitoring station, and configure the Smart Fire & Emergency Management System (SFEMS).

-Data Analysis: Incorporate historical data from the last 10 years, and develop a system for real-time alerts and multi-agency coordination.

 

5. Additional Requirements:

-Historical Data Analysis: Analyze past fire incidents to identify patterns and areas for improvement.

-Multi-Agency Alerts: Develop a system for sending real-time alerts to relevant authorities including police, health services, and fire departments.

-Old Fire Tender Tracking: Implement a module to track maintenance history of old fire tenders.

-Digital Roster and Mobile Integration: Create a digital roster for firefighters and integrate mobile numbers for better communication.

The project is divided into 5 phases. In Phase 1, the project will begin with the delivery and installation of devices for 25 vehicles, including their integration with the software. Phase 2 involves developing and customizing software for these 25 vehicles, followed by obtaining user department approval for successful implementation. 

Phase 3 will cover the delivery and installation of devices for the remaining vehicles. In Phase 4, additional software customization will be completed, and the remaining devices will be integrated with the software application. The final stage, Phase 5, will be the Go-Live, marking the official launch of the upgraded system. DeshGujarat