OS MasterMap^® – in Emergency Services

A large number of emergency services, local authorities and central government organisations rely on our information to support civil contingency planning and public safety.

How to plan for, respond to and deal with the aftermath of emergencies is a constant challenge for both the public and commercial sectors. The range and detail of data held on OS MasterMap means that it can be used to precisely pinpoint any incident or high risk area. Not only can you identify the most appropriate route and safe access or refuge points, but also all known environmental, demographic and historical information about a particular location can be viewed instantly,allowing you to predict potential hot spots and to ensure that every incident is resourced effectively.

Further information

What people have said

'Because it is web-friendly, we can network OS MasterMap across our Intranet and allow all our officers to see the location of calls. We can highlight down to the corner of a building where a crime has been committed.'
^{(Deputy Chief Constable Bob Ovens, Dumfries and Galloway Police)}

Case studies

GIS with the "wow" factor - London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade - implementing a corporate desktop

Terrafix - helping ambulances to meet key standards

Integrated risk managment at the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service