Los Angeles, CA Fire Department launched a 6-month pilot of the "what3words" location detection tool
Los Angeles, CA Fire Department what3words pilot program
The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) launched a six-month pilot program of the "what3words" location detection tool. The platform uses three unique words to identify each three-by-three meter area in the world. The tool helps first responders quickly locate callers during an emergency without requiring the caller to describe their location. The LAFD integrated the what3words tool into its Computer Aided Dispatch system in coordination with the RapidSOS platform.
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RapidSOS is revolutionizing emergency response by getting more data than ever to 911 and responders through direct data links from IoT & connected devices.
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what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. It has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique 3-word address.
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LAFD Adopts Location Technology After Successful Pilot
After a successful pilot program using what3words’ location detection tool, the Los Angeles Fire Department has officially adopted the technology to reduce the time required to locate and help callers.
LAFD Officially Adopts what3words | Los Angeles Fire Department
The Los Angeles City Fire Department is officially adopting what3words as a tool to help locate callers faster in an emergency. Being able to locate a caller during an emergency is essential and the faster the location is confirmed, the faster help can be dispatched. what3words enables callers and dispatchers to communicate precise locations with just three words. LAFD is able to utilize what3words in three different ways for emergency response:
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During the six-month pilot program, dispatchers used the system around 300 times for a variety of emergency calls across the city. Callers were using the tool in unexpected places such as large parking lots and universities where a traditional address wouldn't be useful. The LAFD was able to integrate the API with their existing system and is adopting the location technology permanently.
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