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Description

Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) serves as a free and open-source platform for the modeling and visualization of flows influenced by fire. This computational fluid dynamics code effectively solves a variant of the Navier–Stokes equations tailored for low-speed, thermally-driven airflow, focusing particularly on the transport of smoke and heat resulting from fires. Employing large-eddy simulation, it captures the intricacies of fire-plume dynamics and can be utilized in diverse scenarios, such as those involving wind, sprinklers, ventilation systems, and various materials that affect fire behavior. Users create scenarios by utilizing text-based input files, execute the calculations within FDS, and subsequently evaluate the output data. The simulator presents results from both FDS and CFAST simulations through advanced OpenGL-based 3D graphics, incorporating scientific visualization techniques that include animated representations of smoke and tracer particles, two- and three-dimensional shaded contours, iso-surfaces, temperature distributions, and flow vectors that display both direction and intensity. In addition to these features, FDS is continually updated to enhance user experience and functionality, making it a vital tool for researchers and safety professionals alike.

Description

FireServiceRota delivers immediate visibility into the availability of on-call fire services while enhancing crew management for full-time fire stations, all within a single platform. This innovative system provides invaluable support and insights that guarantee readiness across the entire service, tailored to the unique crewing structures of each station. Full-time firefighters benefit from the ability to monitor their contractual obligations and effectively manage their shifts to maintain an even workload. Meanwhile, on-call or volunteer firefighters can seamlessly organize their schedules, ensuring their station remains prepared for any situation. The platform accurately tracks activities conducted, ensuring that firefighters receive fair compensation for their efforts. Additionally, it facilitates the interchange of crews between full-time and on-call stations, optimizing staffing levels to avoid both overstaffing and understaffing, as well as unnecessary overtime costs. With dynamic dashboards, users can gain comprehensive insights into performance metrics at both the regional and station levels with ease, making decision-making more straightforward and effective. This holistic approach to fire service management enhances operational efficiency and supports a more responsive firefighting service.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

Screenshots View All

Screenshots View All

Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS Yes 
IFS Ultimo No 
OpenGL Yes 

Integrations

FireFlow Studio for FDS No 
IFS Ultimo Yes 
OpenGL No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$99 per month
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

NIST

Founded

1901

Country

United States

Website

pages.nist.gov/fds-smv/

Vendor Details

Company Name

FireServiceRota

Founded

2006

Country

Netherlands

Website

www.fireservicerota.co.uk

Product Features

Product Features

Fire Department

Custom Map Views No 
Equipment Tracking No 
Event Calendar Yes 
Facility Pre-planning Data No 
In-Vehicle Navigation No 
Incident Response Checklists No 
Pictometry Imagery No 
Scheduling Yes 
Search No 

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