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Council accepts donated funding to implement ProPhoenix CAD for fire/EMS; initial cost $35,673.05
Summary
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.
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.
Peterson said the initial purchase and implementation—estimated at $35,673.05—will be fully covered by a local donor who asked to remain anonymous. "It is coming at no cost to our residents is from a extremely generous donation, from somebody in town that's paying for 100% of it," Peterson said, and he recognized Captain Ben Lindsay and Captain Mike Lawson for their 18 months of work to implement the system.
Council unanimously approved grouping and purchasing the ProPhoenix CAD and mobile data terminal project using donated funds for an amount not to exceed $35,673.05. Peterson noted the system does not yet communicate with the county sheriff’s CAD because the agencies use different systems; the hardware and integration capacity would allow future connectivity if systems are standardized.
Next steps: staff to complete procurement and begin outfitting the first three response vehicles; as funds become available additional vehicles will be outfitted.
