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Leveraging Data in a Volunteer Fire Department

Joseph Richey

Data Analyst | Firefighter | AEMT

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Almost 70% of fire departments in the United States are completely volunteer.1

1. U.S. Fire Administration

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We provide data, but it’s difficult for us to use.

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How do you get firefighters to record data?

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Where did we start?

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64 hours

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Decrease repetitive work

Make data entry �user-friendly

Leverage the �data

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How do you get firefighters to record data?

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How do you get firefighters to record data?

  • Minimum input
  • Self explanatory
  • Accessible

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The Apps

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One Year

3 months

Now

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One Year

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Budget

Billing

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One Year

3 months

Now

Classification

Other Departments

Planning

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