Lincolnwood has become the latest northwest suburb of Chicago to adopt the CommandScope all-digital first responder technology, a roster that includes Park Ridge and Niles. The all-digital pre-plan program will cover all major buildings in the community and tie in neatly with the neighboring townships creating a network of pre-plan information for primary and mutual aid fire departments.
“It is imperative for first responders to get critical information immediately and coherently,” said Lincolnwood Deputy Fire Chief Ray White. “CommandScope provides user-friendly technology that assists responders and protects all stakeholders. First responders can act with knowledge saving both lives and property.”
The Lincolnwood Fire Department got an up close look at the technology earlier this year when Lincolnwood Place, a Senior Lifestyle Corp. facility in the community, announced the adoption of CommandScope to assist in emergencies. CommandScope, developed by Chicago-based RealView, LLC, provides first responders with critical knowledge of buildings and its occupants. The adoption is a smart, cost-effective investment in the continued focus on the safety of their residents.
CommandScope pre-plan provides first responders with instant en route access to site plans, floor plans, hazardous material details, utility shut-off locations, geographical maps, fire hydrants locations, residents with special needs, and other critical building data. Both neighboring Park Ridge and Niles adopted CommandScope in 2013.
“Our previous method of pre-planning was in large bulky books which made it difficult to quickly access current pre-plans and difficult to update and use,” said Niles Fire Department District Chief Robert “Bob” Greiner. “With CommandScope, our team has immediate access to updated information, making our department more efficient and safer, both for the firefighters and the citizenry we protect.”
