Council accepts donated funding to implement ProPhoenix CAD for fire/EMS; initial cost $35,673.05
Fire Chief Peterson told council a donated ProPhoenix computer-aided dispatch and mobile data terminal system will improve response by providing mapping, preplans and real-time vehicle tracking; staff requested council approve implementation using donated funds totaling $35,673.05 and council voted to proceed.
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Fire Chief Peterson described the operational limitations of the current push-only paging system and explained how a ProPhoenix computer-aided dispatch (CAD) and mobile data terminal system will provide mapping, incident details, preplans and real-time vehicle locations that improve response coordination. He said the system integrates with the police CAD and adds mobile terminals in vehicles; hardware for additional vehicles would cost about $5,000 each as funds permit.
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