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Ordnance Survey – Great Britain's national mapping agency
Ordnance Survey data is key to the work of the emergency services and health professionals. From highly detailed street-level mapping to an accurate overview of a region, our digital geographic data provides vital location intelligence for:
There was a 48% drop in heathland fires during the first year of Dorset Fire and Rescue using our data. Find out how.
See how our data is being used in action by reading our case studies.
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When responding to an emergency callout, fire and police teams need to know the exact location of the incident. Find out how Ordnance Survey data helps fire brigades and police officers to improve their response.
When an emergency call is made to an ambulance command and control centre, time is of the essence as life is at stake. Ambulance crews need to know exactly where they need to go and the quickest route there. Discover how Ordnance Survey data underpins this process.
Geographic intelligence helps to power effective and confident health planning and implementation of strategy.
Find out how our data helps health professionals
Stay up to date with the latest news, event information and case studies from Ordnance Survey.
Dorset Fire and Rescue
full case study (pdf 565 Kb) / mini case study about Dorset Fire and Rescue
Greater Manchester Ambulance Service
full case study (pdf 390 Kb) / mini case study about Greater Manachester Ambulance Service
Metropolitan Police
full case study (pdf 570 Kb) / mini case study Metropolitan Police
National Crime and Operations Faculty
full case study (pdf 654 Kb) / mini case study National Crime and Operations FacultyEye in the Sky
mini case study Eye in the Sky
Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Local authority and emergency services seminars (June / July 2005)