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Area Ambulance

GIS is a major ally in providing timely emergency services. This session will show how GIS is being used for Daily Operations, Performance Management, Strategic Planning, and for providing Public Information as well as Education. Computer Aided Dispatch, investigating response Performance issues, call density, and using buffers to optimize unit coverage are a few areas that will be focused on. GIS has played an important role in the effectiveness and response time of Area Ambulance. The increased ability to respond to emergencies helps promote Linn and Johnson Counties ability to deal with crisis.