Incident Action Plan vs FDBeacon

Note: This application may only be used by existing Incident Action Plan users. Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a fully NIMS-compliant software package that has been developed over the years to become an all-encompassing tool for incident management. By using the Incident Command System (ICS) process, IAP Software™ manages and conveniently organizes the entirety of an incident response from the necessary resources (personnel & equipment) to the finances and logistics. IAP is a user-friendly system of forms that ensures command officials have valid, up-to-the-minute data through the duration of an incident. For drills and actual incidents, there is no better management software than IAP. Mobile application features include: * Create an incident * Access all forms in PDF format * Upload geotagged images * Check personnel and equipment in and out with a barcode scanner * Provide Operational feedback for assignment changes & resource requirements * Update Individual, Unit, Incident event logs * Quickly locate and contact personnel

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.