
FDBeacon
Building Intelligence on Scene
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About
FDBeacon delivers critical building intelligence to first responders at the point of need — at the building.
Fire departments use FDBeacon to maintain pre-incident plans aligned with NFPA 1620. Firefighters access that data instantly by tapping their iPhone to an NFC tag affixed to the building — no searching, no delays.
WHAT YOU GET AT THE SCENE:
- Building overview — occupancy type, construction, stories
- Hazards — NFPA 704 data and special hazards prominently displayed
- Entry points — primary and secondary access, Knox box location
- Fire protection systems — sprinklers, FDC, alarm panel, standpipe
- Utilities — gas, electric, and water shutoff locations
- Tactical information — exposures, staging, command post
- Water supply — hydrant locations, flow data, draft sites
- Contacts — building owner, emergency contacts, key holders
HOW IT WORKS:
1. Your department administrator maintains pre-incident plans in the FDBeacon portal
2. NFC tags are affixed to buildings
3. Arriving firefighters tap their phone to the tag
4. Building intelligence loads instantly — no login required at the scene
FDBeacon is a subscription-based platform for fire departments. Firefighter access is free — your department administrator will invite you to the platform.
Know before you go.
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What's New in FDBeacon
2.1.0
August 11, 2026
Added push notifications for critical building status alerts.





