On-Scene Xplorer

For Immediate Release:

St Tammany Fire District 12 in Covington, LA expands On-Scene Xplorer installation.

The department installed three units previous to Hurricane Katrina and decided to expand the installation with additional three units.

“We understood the impact of the hurricane on the region” said John Fix, president of Iron Compass. “Right before the hurricane struck we delivered an update to the building footprint layer! Mother Nature may remove the street signs, but with OSX you still know where you’re at.”

On-Scene Xplorer is a mapping and pre-planning software solution designed by Iron Compass Map Company for use by emergency responders. On-Scene Xplorer enables emergency responders to quickly find dispatched location and plan emergency response strategies before arriving on the scene. The On-Scene Xplorer turn-key system includes: On-Scene Xplorer software, rugged Panasonic Toughbook computers, GPS receivers, mapping data and mounting hardware with installation in the apparatus.

Iron Compass Map Company’s mission is to enable and enhance effective communication among businesses, organizations and government agencies through the implementation of mapping technologies. Along with developing the On-Scene Xplorer system, Iron Compass Map Company provides custom mapping services and solutions on a global basis.

For Immediate Release:

New Rochelle Fire Departments in New Rochelle, NY installs On-Scene Xplorer.

The department installed 30 units of On-Scene Xplorer on the Panasonic Toughbook-18 TabletPC. Each computer will also be connected to the department through cellular communications. This will allow for the transmission of information between headquarters and the crews using On-Scene Xplorer.

On-Scene Xplorer is a mapping and pre-planning software solution designed by Iron Compass Map Company for use by emergency responders. On-Scene Xplorer enables emergency responders to quickly find dispatched location and plan emergency response strategies before arriving on the scene. The On-Scene Xplorer turn-key system includes: On-Scene Xplorer software, rugged Panasonic Toughbook computers, GPS receivers, mapping data and mounting hardware with installation in the apparatus.

Iron Compass Map Company’s mission is to enable and enhance effective communication among businesses, organizations and government agencies through the implementation of mapping technologies. Along with developing the On-Scene Xplorer system, Iron Compass Map Company provides custom mapping services and solutions on a global basis.