Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) has released a new GPS enabled smartphone app, FireReady, giving users access to emergency bushfire data in Victoria.
The app provides a map with information on current bushfires, their status, associated warnings, and the number of emergency vehicles on the scene. The app also connects users to timely updates from the CFA's Twitter feed, advice for preparing for a fire, and other information to help prepare for emergency situations.
Satellite systems that provide Earth observation data and position, navigation and timing services are essential tools for monitoring and responding to emergency situations, and the CFA's FireReady app helps users connect to some of these services.
The FireReady app can be downloaded for Android, iPhone, iPad and Blackberry. Further information is available on the CFA website.