FD Connect

FD Connect

About this app

FD Connect is an all-in-one operations platform built specifically for volunteer, combination, and paid fire departments. Designed to eliminate paperwork, improve accountability, and centralize daily operations, FD Connect brings together truck checks, equipment tracking, hydrant maintenance, training, duty hours, inventory management, and station activity—into one clean, modern mobile app.

Whether your department needs simple digital checklists or a complete readiness management system, FD Connect provides the tools to stay organized, efficient, and ISO-ready.

🔥 Key Features
Truck & Equipment Inspections

• Customizable truck checks
• Digital SCBA, tools, gear, and apparatus inspections
• Compartment builder with custom items & quantities
• QR code scanning to prove physical compartment access
• Automatic maintenance flags and reporting
• Photo-supported issues and history tracking

Smart Hydrant Maintenance (Add-On)

• Import hydrants via KMZ or Excel
• Log static/residual PSI, flow data, and condition notes
• Assign hydrants to members for inspections
• Geolocation map of all hydrants
• Exportable reports perfect for ISO documentation

Training & Duty Hours

• Schedule training sessions with reminders
• Auto sign-in when members enter the geofence
• Manual or QR-based attendance
• Track certifications, skills, and expiration dates
• Full duty hour logging for volunteers, hybrid, or paid staff

Firefighter Smart Presence Detection

• Geofence-based arrival detection at the station
• Automatic prompt: Training, Duty, Truck Checks, or General
• Logs verifiable time-on-station service hours
• Real-time “Who’s On Station” tile to boost engagement
• Auto training attendance when a session is scheduled

Inventory & Supply Management

• Full EMS supply room module
• Add items, manage quantities, set expiration dates
• Move supplies to trucks for restocking
• Track usage and maintain readiness
• QR code scanning for supply items and locations
• Low-inventory alerts and reporting

Mentorship & Probationary Progress Tracker

• Structured task-book system
• Assign mentors, track skills, upload photos
• Auto reminders for overdue sign-offs
• Progress dashboards for members and officers
• Helps recruit, develop, and retain volunteers

Shift & Staffing Management

• Volunteer duty tracking built-in
• Hybrid/paid departments can enable paid shift module
• Set A/B or Kelly rotations
• Assign members, manage openings, approve swaps
• Job board for open shift opportunities

Inventory Management Across All Modules

• Equipment, PPE, SCBA, EMS, and supply inventory
• Expiration management
• Stock levels and movement history
• Exportable reporting for audits and inspections

Additional Features

• Dark mode support
• Photo attachments for inspections and issues
• Real-time sync powered by Firebase
• Role-based access for members, officers, and admins
• Customizable station settings

Perfect for ISO Readiness

FD Connect helps departments maintain digital records for:
• Training hours & attendance
• Apparatus and equipment maintenance
• Hydrant inspections & water supply data
• Staffing, duty logs, and service documentation

Everything is exportable and timestamped for audits.

Why Departments Choose FD Connect

FD Connect is built for firefighters, not corporations. It focuses on what departments actually need: clear record-keeping, accountability, and efficiency—without expensive hardware or complicated web portals.

Whether you're a 100% volunteer agency or a growing hybrid department, FD Connect scales with your needs and gives you the power to modernize operations from your phone.

What’s new

Fixed Availability Status updating
Added ability to download incident photos