West Midlands Fire Service goes ‘live’ with Unblur IRIS Core and Tactics Incident Management and Situational Awareness Platform

We are excited to announce that West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) has officially gone live with the Unblur IRIS Core and Tactics Incident Management and Situation Awareness Platform on their Incident Command Units. This significant milestone comes after an intensive 18-month collaboration between WMFS and Unblur, underscoring our shared commitment to enhancing operational performance, compliance and safety.

The Unblur IRIS Core and Tactics platform is a cutting-edge command and control solution, designed to provide first responders with comprehensive, real-time situational awareness during emergency operations. This advanced system integrates seamlessly with existing frameworks, offering an intuitive interface that supports efficient decision making and coordination in high-stress environments.

Key features and benefits:

1. Enhanced operational performance: The IRIS Core and Tactics platform equips incident commanders with a detailed, real-time overview of emergency scenes, facilitating faster and more informed decisions. Its advanced analytics and data integration capabilities ensure that critical information is readily available.
2. Compliance and safety: The platform’s robust incident reporting and documentation features will support WMFS in maintaining compliance with national and international safety standards. Accurate recording of actions and decisions promotes transparency and accountability, crucial for post-incident analysis and continual improvement.
3. Situational awareness: The Tactics component offers a dynamic view of incident scenes, including personnel and asset tracking, hazard identification and live updates from multiple sources. This comprehensive view enhances the ability to manage complex situations effectively, ensuring the safety of both responders and the public.
4. Integration and scalability: Designed for flexibility, the platform can be easily integrated with other emergency management systems and expanded to meet the evolving needs of WMFS. This ensures long-term value and adaptability to future technological advancements.

“We are delighted to see West Midlands Fire Service go live with the Unblur IRIS Core and Tactics platform,” said Alfonso Zamarro, CEO and Co-Founder at Unblur. “Our collaboration over the past 18 months has been a testament to the dedication and innovation of both teams. We are confident that this cutting-edge technology will significantly enhance WMFS’s operational efficiency and safety, ultimately saving lives and protecting communities.”

West Midlands Fire Service Head of Operations – Area Manager Martin Ward-White said “The deployment of the Unblur IRIS Core and Tactics platform marks a significant advancement in emergency response capabilities for West Midlands Fire Service,” said Head of Operations, Martin Ward-White. “As we embark on this new chapter, we look forward to continuing our partnership with Unblur in order to deliver the highest level of service and protection to the communities we serve.”

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