Mission Manager Showcased as “Featured Vendor” in Florida Fire Service Magazine

Mission Manager is pleased to be showcased as the Featured Vendor in the December 2015 issue of Florida Fire Service magazine –  the monthly publication of the Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association. The member-only publication is the official journal of the EMS Section, Florida Association of Emergency Vehicle Technicians, Florida Association of Public Information Officers, Florida Fire Chiefs’ Association, Florida Association for HazMat Responders, Florida Association for Search & Rescue, Florida Fire Service Honor Guard Association, and the Florida Society of Fire Service Instructors.

The Mission Manager article, which can be viewed below,  traces the birth of our incident management software and its role during the Florida Task Force 4’s recent MOBEX exercise.

As Seen in the Florida Fire Service Magazine’s December 2016 Issue

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Developed as a hobby in 2011 by a San Diego, Calif., firefighter, Mission Manager’s cloud-based incident management software has supported more than 6,000 missions worldwide – ranging from large-scale emergencies and single-person rescues to multi-jurisdictional training exercises.

In Florida, Mission Manager recently supported the Florida Task Force 4 (FL-TF4’s) annual mobility exercise, called MOBEX 2015. The multi-agency exercise, held Oct. 6, tested the readiness levels and technical skills of USAR teams from FL-TF4 and the Lakeland Fire Department during a mock tornado incident that devastated Lakeland and left multiple “victims” trapped in the wreckage.

At the command post, Mission Manager was used to coordinate team assignments, provide status of the search areas, and indicate the locations of the victims using the U.S. National Grid System (USNG) – the standard for Land Search-and-Rescue (SAR). For more details about MOBEX, see article that appeared in Fire Engineering Magazine.

In addition to Fire & Rescue agencies, Mission Manager’s customers include law enforcement, emergency management agencies, security providers and volunteer SAR/CERT organizations.

Based on three core principles – Preparation, Readiness and Execution – Mission Manager provides a team-based operational environment for day-to-day tasks and also serves as an online command center during incidents.

The web-based software provides a turnkey solution for personnel and asset management, mission planning, real-time communications, tracking on robust maps, and automated reporting. Above all, Mission Manager provides common operational picture on multiple devices, ensuring a unified command and quicker response effort. It replaces the paper process of managing personnel and producing reports, saving significant time and money.

The Birth of Mission Manager

Until July 15, 2014, Mission Manager was available as a free app. Through word-of-mouth, Mission Manager essentially went global. The firefighter, who was also a reserve Sheriff’ deputy with a background in programming, was hosting the service to organizations in all 50 states and 20 countries. It became an overwhelming task keeping up with requests for enhancements, and he knew Mission Manager could be bigger and better.

While keeping Mission Manager close to his heart, the developer sought out potential buyers willing to invest in a more robust solution to better serve his users. In February, Mission Manager found its home with Ambient Alert, Inc., a subsidiary of San Diego-based Vigilys, Inc., which develops remote fire sensor hardware.

Renamed Mission Manager, Inc., the company has invested significant resources in infrastructure upgrades to improve functionality, reliability and data security. The company also developed a tiered pricing structure based to meet the requirements of agencies of all sizes. In addition, Mission Manager developed a First Responder Grant Program covering 50% of the annual licensing fee for qualifying all-volunteer, 501(c) organizations.

For more information, visit www.missionmanager.com, email info@missionmanager.com or call 877-257-8230.

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