In densely populated areas, a substantial percentage of E911 calls come from multi-story buildings which present unique challenges for emergency responders, specifically:
1) determining not only the address but also the specific floor or unit from which a call is made – which is needed for a timely response.
2) navigating the quickest and safest response route as well as knowing where their colleagues are within a multi-story building.

When agencies in the National Capital Region learned about the first z-axis enabled devices on the market, they wanted to see for themselves how well these devices and their location services performed in their region, and during one of the largest events of the year in DC. This session will include real-world experiences, demonstrating how 3D solutions can be used for critical incidents. In this panel discussion will include real-world experiences, demonstrating how 3D solutions can be used for critical incidents.
- How well z-axis performed in challenging indoor environments
- How to use z-axis for situational awareness for indoor response
- The value of combining z-axis from 9-1-1 calls and First Responders

Takeaway

1. Why vertical location floor level accuracy is mission critical 2. How 3D visualization improves situational awareness in multi-story buildings 3. Device vertical location accuracy and E911 ecosystem integration factors and best practices