Capabilities on Resources: What they mean and how to use

Capabilities and What They Mean/When to Use Them

In this helpdesk article, we explain the capabilities that are connected to resources and how they help dispatchers and other agencies know the availability of resources for different types of deployments. These capabilities are critical for determining whether a resource can leave the city for deployment, be part of a strike team, or if it is in service for specific functions.

For resource management on ERMS, each resource (such as fire engines, RH units, etc.) has a set of capabilities that help determine its availability for various assignments. These capabilities are essential for ensuring that dispatchers and other agencies can manage and allocate resources effectively.

Overview of Capabilities

Each resource (fire engine, RH-4, etc.) has different capabilities that signal its availability for various tasks. Below is a breakdown of these capabilities and their meanings:

1. Resource Type

• We will use RH-4 as an example: When this capability is enabled (🟢 GREEN), the resource is available for Rehab-related services. This means the resource is in service.
• When to use: Use this capability to indicate that a resource is eligible to assist with rehabilitation tasks.

2. Strike Team Deployment

• When this capability is enabled (🟢 GREEN), the resource can be deployed as part of a strike team.
• When to use: Select this when the resource is available for deployment to significant incidents, such as wildfires or other large emergencies where mutual aid is required.

3. Out of City

• When this capability is enabled (🟢 GREEN), the resource can be deployed to other operations that occur beyond the local jurisdiction.
• When to use: Use this capability to signal that the resource is available to deploy outside of the agency's city. If this is disabled (⚪ GRAY), the resource can only be used for local deployments within the city.
• When Out of City is disabled (⚪ GRAY) or off, the Printout for the DSR will read: "In City Only."

Summary:

• Resource Type: Determines if the resource is available for services tied to vehicle type.
• Strike Team Deployment: Indicates if the resource can be part of a strike team for large-scale incidents.
• Out of City: Specifies whether the resource can be used for operations beyond the city boundaries.

By properly setting these capabilities, dispatchers and agencies can efficiently allocate resources, ensuring that fire departments respond appropriately to both local and regional incidents.

Updated on: 09/09/2024