Community Risk Reduction Coordinator Wilmington, NC Fire Department Wilmington, North Carolina, United States
Wilmington, NC's Riverwalk is a historic and popular destination for locals and tourist alike, offering a variety of diverse attractions and uses. As the city has grown, so has the Riverwalk. With this growth, new challenges for responders have arisen prompting the development and implementation of a system that has significantly improved the efficiency of responses to this unique location. This presentation will describe the events that led to a marking system which assists responders to arrive on the scene of an emergency with pinpoint accuracy. "911...What's Your Location?" will challenge your department to identify locations where a non-traditional marking system will benefit both responders and civilians.
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify settings in their own community where developing and implementing a system in which the public can relay vital location information to responders when a traditional address is not present.
Upon completion, participant will be able to identify internal and external stakeholders to assist in developing a system that increases the efficiency of emergency response at unique venues and attractions.