The last decade can be defined by various advances in computer technology and the speed with which computers progress can be very difficult to keep up with, especially for busy professionals. New technologies like GIS and GPS have become readily available however the cost of those tools is relatively high. I have provided a comprehensive description of some technologies associated with computers to help a fire department understand what they do and how much they cost. I have developed a plan that outlines the issues that need to be take into a consideration when a fire department is considering implementing a Geographic Information System. With the information on various technologies and the integration plan, a fire department can determine if GIS can be useful and affordable for the department.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Szelag, Michal Stanislaw

Subject

• Computing
• Innovation
• Security

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 02C018I

Keyword

• Fire prevention
• Human-computer interaction

Advisor

• Fitzgerald, Robert W.

Year

• 2002

Date created

• 2002-01-01

Location

• Worcester

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright