Rosenbauer presents the RDS Connected Command app

July 5, 2023

Rosenbauer has redesigned its app for operations management (RDS Connected Command) and equipped it with additional features. The newly developed skills management provides a quick overview of the qualifications of the available emergency crews. An improved chat function or schedule and event management simplify communication and coordination.

Operational events are becoming increasingly digital, and with the RDS Connected Command app, Rosenbauer optimally supports fire departments and other blue-light organisations in alerts, situation management, organisation and communication. The interface is visually designed in such a way that it is immediately recognisable to the user whether it is an operation or general information. As soon as the alarm is triggered, the color code changes from blue/green to red (operations mode) and all important operational details are displayed. Status updates and live tracking are carried out automatically. In addition, the app helps with the documentation and logging of the operation.

In times of limited resources, skills management has come to play an increasingly important role. The question whether all necessary specialists are deploying for the operation is quickly clarified with the app. A look at the logged in participants facilitates classification, and the stored skills (e.g., SCBA crew, drone pilot, …) clearly show whether additional alerts are necessary or not. Even in the basic version, predefined capabilities can be stored for the user.

The intuitive chat function simplifies communication and enables a permanent exchange of information either in individual or group chats. Map and contact information of colleagues or information on the infrastructure such as building plans in the entire operational area are stored directly in the app and can be accessed at any time.

The RDS Connected Command app is versatile: either for coordination during alerts or as an organisational tool for events. Data (chat histories, events) is always encrypted and decrypted directly on the sender’s or recipient’s end device (end-to-end encryption). Third parties, such as telecommunications providers, have no access to the exchanged information.

The basic version of the app is available free of charge. The premium version (fee-based) offers further functionalities, such as push notifications for assignments, extended skills management, an access and rights system, or document and image management.

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