LiveMUM : Overview

LiveMUM (Live Move-up Module): Overview

Connecting with the CAD in real time, LiveMUM identifies holes in coverage or changes in a unit’s status then recommends instantaneously the optimal move-ups for apparatus. With LiveMUM, dispatchers do not have to depend upon static move-up charts, pre-planned move-up plans, or field personnel whose expertise might not be as accurate or dependable as needed.

LiveMUM is configured to account for both a communication center’s specific policies and business rules and the live status of unit changes from the CAD—all combined with a move-up algorithm to guarantee balanced coverage needs.

LiveMUM Capabilities

Detects and displays holes in apparatus coverage by listening to CAD in real time
Enables dispatchers to instantly view weaknesses and strengths in coverage
Displays color-coded maps of the status of live engine, ladder, ALS, BLS, Chief and Transport coverage in real time

Takes the guesswork out of move-up decisions by recommending optimal move-ups with pre- and post move-up coverage maps
Eliminates the need for pre-planning move-ups
Allows for dispatchers to evaluate the effectiveness of alternate move-up ideas
Supports algorithms based on complex dispatch business rules and/or operational procedures unique to each communications center
Enables two-way interface with any CAD permitting dispatchers to "commit" move-ups directly to CAD
Provides large wall-mounted, color-coded, coverage maps that show engine, ALS, BLS, ladder, and chief capabilities

Applications of LiveMUM

To determine the most strategic and efficient placement of existing apparatus
To provide most optimal move-up recommendations during increased emergency incident rates, or major disasters such as train crash, bridge down, flood, large building fire, earthquake, special events, etc.
To avoid dependence on pre-planned move-ups, thus taking guess work out of real-time move-up recommendations
To provide real-time streaming, color-coded display of area coverage, to easily identify holes in coverage
To test, train and evaluate move-up decisions before making them in the field
To use as an important interoperability tool
To use as a disaster simulation tool