Currently, fire prevention and fighting (PCCC) work is being focused on and promoted by all levels and sectors. The application of digital technology in PCCC and rescue (CNCH) has become an urgent requirement.

In response to the mission requirements, officers of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Police Department (Dien Bien Provincial Police) have developed the application "Dien Bien Water Source Map" to support functional forces to quickly identify and access water sources for fire fighting.

"Dien Bien Water Resource Map" is an application developed since 2023, completed after 2 weeks with the main goal of providing detailed information on water sources that can be used for fire fighting in the province. Data is collected from reality, including fire hydrants, water tanks, ponds, lakes, rivers and streams.

This information is integrated into a digital map, helping the Fire Prevention and Fighting Force easily look up and plan the fastest approach. This is a completely free software, circulated internally within the Fire Prevention and Fighting Police Department to serve professional work.

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Water source map application interface on computer

The application operates on the basis of GPS and Google Maps, allowing the exact location of the nearest water source to be determined. Firefighters can access the application via smartphone or tablet to search for water sources by area, displaying detailed information about the flow, characteristics and operating status of each water source.

In addition, the application supports the navigation feature, helping the fire brigade reach the water supply location as quickly as possible. The Dien Bien water source map also supports the work of consulting on urban system investment planning, ensuring a more synchronous and effective fire water supply infrastructure.

Login interface used on phone

"Father" of the application - Senior Lieutenant Nguyen Doan Dat, an officer of the Fire Prevention and Rescue Department, shared: "I hope this application will help the Fire Prevention and Fighting Force shorten the time to access water sources, improve the effectiveness of fire fighting and rescue, and support the scientific planning of fire prevention and fighting infrastructure. The actual implementation shows that the application has been clearly effective, helping officers and soldiers to be more proactive in fire fighting, minimizing damage to people and property".

After being put into testing, the application has supported the Fire Prevention and Rescue Force to quickly handle a number of fires in the province. Thanks to the accurate identification of the nearest water source, the time to reach the scene is significantly shortened, improving the effectiveness of fire fighting and rescue. The application software helps unit leaders easily monitor and evaluate the status of water sources, thereby making proposals for planning to add fire hydrants in areas where there is a shortage.

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Lieutenant Nguyen Doan Dat is the person who came up with the idea and implemented the construction of the water resource map application.

The application of digital technology in fire prevention and fighting has helped improve fire fighting efficiency, creating a foundation for information management solutions and scientific force coordination, contributing to protecting people's lives and property, while contributing to the province's digital transformation.

According to Thu Thao (Dien Bien Phu Newspaper)