FD Connect Manager

FD Connect is the comprehensive fire department management solution designed by firefighters, for firefighters. Whether you're an individual firefighter tracking your own progress or a department administrator managing an entire team, FD Connect provides the tools you need to stay organized, compliant, and connected.

Key Features

For Individual Firefighters (Free Mode):
Personal Duty Tracking - Record duty hours, training sessions, and CE hours with detailed categorization
Certification Management - Track certifications with expiration alerts and renewal reminders
Personal Calendar - Schedule training, meetings, and personal events with notifications
Private Notes - Secure note-taking for training sessions, meetings, and important information
Local Data Storage - All personal data stored securely on your device
Statistics Dashboard - View your training progress and certification status at a glance

For Fire Departments (Full Features)

Smart Truck & Equipment Inspections
Fully digital truck checks with custom fields
QR-coded compartments to ensure members actually open and inspect each area
Auto-generated QR codes for every compartment
Equipment & gear inventory management
SCBA inspections with status tracking
Robust reporting for audits, maintenance, and ISO reviews

Firefighter Smart Presence Detection (Geofencing)
A first-of-its-kind automation system:
Detects when members arrive at a station
Pops up a quick prompt: Training, Duty, Truck Checks, General
Automatically logs time on station (even if purpose isn’t selected)
If training is scheduled, FD Connect automatically signs members in
Live “Who’s at the Station” roster tile
Encourages involvement, builds culture, and simplifies attendance tracking

Scheduling, Duty Hours & Paid Shift Support
Training calendar with automatic reminders
Volunteer duty time tracking
Optional Paid Shift Mode:
Kelly shift or A/B rotation
Shift assignments and visibility
Swap requests between members
Shift-opening notifications and job board
Automatically generated reports for officers and administrators

Hydrant Maintenance & ISO-Ready Reporting
Import hydrants via KMZ or Excel
Routine hydrant inspections
Static & residual PSI entry
Maintenance notes and flags
Exportable reports for ISO review
Accumulates a long-term hydrant performance history

Real-Time Communication
Department-wide group chat
Push notifications with smart targeting
Notification templates to speed up messaging

Forms, Training, Gear & More
Custom inspection forms
Certifications and training records
Gear assignment, expiration tracking, and alerts
Offline support for field operations
Department branding & role-based permissions
Multi-tenant support for regional systems
Web-based admin interface for officers (coming soon)

Built for Firefighters
FD Connect is designed with firefighters in mind:
Simple, clean UI
Fast workflows
Works on iPhone and iPad
Offline-capable
Accurate timestamps & audit trails
Designed for both tech-savvy and non-tech members

Data & Reporting Power
Every module includes exportable reports:
Hydrant data
ISO-ready inspections
Truck & equipment check history
User hours & attendance
Training logs
Messaging & announcements
Inventory & gear management