In the fire service, few technologies have shaved more precious minutes off response times than GPS. Street addresses can be quickly plugged into any phone, tablet or computer, complete with turn-by-turn navigation and live traffic congestion updates. But what about the areas that donโt have an address to be entered? For Seminole County, Fla. โ home to nearly 140 miles of trails and over 7,000 acres of wilderness areas โ this presented a serious and growing concern. Calls for assistance on trails and in preserved wilderness areas have increased steadily over the past three years, with more residents gravitating toward the outdoors since the COVID-19 pandemic. Growing visitor attendance has also added extra response complexity, with many callers being unfamiliar with the area where they need assistance.
